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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

USA118th CongressSJRES-13| Senate 
| Updated: 2/9/2023
Cindy Hyde-Smith

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (23)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

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 unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States, unless two-thirds of each chamber of Congress provides for a specific increase above this amount. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to impose a new tax, increase the statutory rate of any tax, or increase the aggregate amount of revenue. It requires a three-fifths vote of each chamber to increase the limit on the debt of the United States. The President must submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts or 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States. The amendment prohibits a court from ordering a revenue increase to enforce the requirements. Congress may waive specified requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or the United States is engaged in a military conflict that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-3
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-6
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-24
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.
Jan 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 118-2
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-3
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-6
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-24
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.


  • January 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 118-2
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-55: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • HJRES 118-12: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • HJRES 118-15: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Budget deficits and national debtBudget processConstitution and constitutional amendmentsIncome tax ratesLegislative rules and procedure

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

USA118th CongressSJRES-13| Senate 
| Updated: 2/9/2023
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States, unless two-thirds of each chamber of Congress provides for a specific increase above this amount. The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to impose a new tax, increase the statutory rate of any tax, or increase the aggregate amount of revenue. It requires a three-fifths vote of each chamber to increase the limit on the debt of the United States. The President must submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts or 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States. The amendment prohibits a court from ordering a revenue increase to enforce the requirements. Congress may waive specified requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or the United States is engaged in a military conflict that causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-3
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-6
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 115-24
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.
Jan 9, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 118-2
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-3
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-6
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 115-24
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.


  • January 9, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 118-2
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cindy Hyde-Smith

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (23)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)John Cornyn (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HJRES 118-55: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • HJRES 118-12: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • HJRES 118-15: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Budget deficits and national debtBudget processConstitution and constitutional amendmentsIncome tax ratesLegislative rules and procedure