U.S. Constitution · Article I, Section 9, Clause 7

Appropriations Clause; Statement and Account Clause

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Also known as: Appropriations Clause · Statement and Account Clause

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Cited in 8 SI Solutions, 41 grades and 1 SI Think Tank idea this month.

280 public items cite this provision · 50 in October 2026 (last month: 1)

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The text

No Money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; and a regular Statement and Account of the Receipts and Expenditures of all public Money shall be published from time to time.

National Archives transcription (public domain; original spelling and capitalization). archives.gov

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In the founders’ words

  • “This power over the purse may, in fact, be regarded as the most complete and effectual weapon with which any constitution can arm the immediate representatives of the people, for obtaining a redress of every grievance, and for carrying into effect every just and salutary measure.” James Madison, The Federalist No. 58 (1788-02-20)

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Values for America Constitution Explorer, https://www.valuesforamerica.com/constitution (text: National Archives transcription, public domain), Article I, Section 9, Clause 7, https://www.valuesforamerica.com/constitution/article-1/section-9/clause-7

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