Congress·In Committee·H.J.Res. 9

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.

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Reintroduced as H.J.Res. 9 (119th) in the next Congress; that is the live vehicle.
H.J.Res. 9 (119th) →
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

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Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bill NumberHJRES 9

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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