H.J.Res. 40 (98th): A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or national emergency; and to provide for the systematic paying back of the national debt.

Introduced:
Jan 03, 1983 (98th Congress, 1983–1984)
Sponsor:
Rep. James Robinson [R-VA7]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.J.Res. 269 (same title)
Referred to Committee — May 17, 1983

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Status

This resolution was introduced on January 3, 1983, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 03, 1983
Cosponsors
none
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House Judiciary

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1/3/1983--Introduced.
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits the total appropriations of Congress from exceeding estimated revenues. Authorizes the suspension of such prohibition in time of war or national emergency. Prohibits any increase in the national debt as it exists on the date this article is ratified. Sets forth a schedule for repayment of the national debt.

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