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Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

USA117th CongressHJRES-106| House 
| Updated: 12/23/2022
Louie Gohmert

Louie Gohmert

Republican Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18.5% of the economic output of the United States. The amendment also requires a cancellation of budget authority that is equal to the amount by which total outlays exceeded these limits during the preceding fiscal year. The amendment requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit or increase revenue. The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. Congress may waive these requirements due to a declaration of war or a military conflict that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-108
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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HJRES 116-99
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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HJRES 116-68
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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HJRES 116-51
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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HJRES 116-6
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-55
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-22
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-1
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-14
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-2
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-119
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-110
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-98
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-15
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-107
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Mar 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 117-42
Introduced in Senate
Dec 23, 2022
Introduced in House
Dec 23, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-108
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-99
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-68
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-51
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-6
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-55
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-22
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-1
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-14
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-2
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-119
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-110
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-98
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-15
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-107
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • March 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 117-42
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 23, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • December 23, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-32: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • HJRES 117-78: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • HJRES 117-3: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

USA117th CongressHJRES-106| House 
| Updated: 12/23/2022
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18.5% of the economic output of the United States. The amendment also requires a cancellation of budget authority that is equal to the amount by which total outlays exceeded these limits during the preceding fiscal year. The amendment requires a three-fourths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit or increase revenue. The amendment also requires the President to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts. Congress may waive these requirements due to a declaration of war or a military conflict that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-108
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-99
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-68
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-51
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-6
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-55
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-22
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-1
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-14
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-2
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-119
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-110
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-98
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-15
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-107
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Mar 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

SJRES 117-42
Introduced in Senate
Dec 23, 2022
Introduced in House
Dec 23, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-108
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-99
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-68
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-51
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-6
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-55
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-22
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-1
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-14
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-2
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-119
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-110
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-98
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-15
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-107
    Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.


  • March 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SJRES 117-42
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 23, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • December 23, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Louie Gohmert

Louie Gohmert

Republican Representative

Texas

Judiciary Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-32: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • HJRES 117-78: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • HJRES 117-3: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted