H.J.Res. 9 explained  ·  118th Congress  ·  Not enacted (118th Congress ended)

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.

Create a free account or sign in to follow H.J.Res. 9 and get alerts. Policy area: Economics and Public Finance Create a free account or sign in to follow the Economics and Public Finance policy area and get alerts. ▲ 1379 days since action Sponsor: Tom McClintock, CA-05, R → Congress.gov

Introduced: 2023-01-09

Latest action (2023-01-09): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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