H.J.Res. 5 (112th): Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to control spending.

Introduced:
Jan 05, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jeb Hensarling [R-TX5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on January 5, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 05, 2011
Referred to Committee Jan 05, 2011
Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (4R) (show)
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Last updated Jan 05, 2011.
2 pages

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1/5/2011--Introduced.
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding one-fifth of economic output of the United States, unless two-thirds of each chamber provide for a specific increase of outlays above this amount. Authorizes waivers of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect.

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