H.J.Res.2 - Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States

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I co-sponsored this measure which would:

1) prohibit spending from exceeding revenues in any fiscal year unless 3/5 of each house of Congress approves;

2) require 3/5 of each house to authorize an increase in the debt limit;

3) direct the President to annually submit a balanced budget to Congress;

4) prohibit any bill that increases revenues unless approved by a majority of each house; and

5) permit waiver of these provisions when a declaration of war is in effect or in other specific circumstances involving military conflict.