H.J.Res. 58 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Proposing a balanced budget amendment the Constitution of the United States.
H.J.Res. 58 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 13, 2005, sponsored by Ernest Istook Jr. with 143 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 13, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 143
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House, authorizes a specific excess of outlays over receipts. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each House to increase the public debt limit.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ernest Istook Jr. (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 125 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 13, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. (Aug 23, 2005)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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