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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.

USA118th CongressHJRES-9| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2023
Tom McClintock

Tom McClintock

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits the U.S. government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by a law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each chamber of Congress.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-74
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-12
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.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-74
    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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-12
    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.
  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance

Budget deficits and national debtConstitution and constitutional amendmentsLegislative rules and procedure

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.

USA118th CongressHJRES-9| House 
| Updated: 1/9/2023
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits the U.S. government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by a law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each chamber of Congress.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 117-74
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-12
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.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 117-74
    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.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-12
    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.
  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Tom McClintock

Tom McClintock

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Economics and Public Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Budget deficits and national debtConstitution and constitutional amendmentsLegislative rules and procedure