Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States Government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress.

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Bill Number

HJRES 12

Introduced

Jan 3, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Topics

Budget deficits and national debt Constitution and constitutional amendments Economics and Public Finance Legislative rules and procedure

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Constitutional Amendment

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the U.S. government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each house of Congress.

Actions

Jan 11, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Jan 3, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2017

Introduced in House

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