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H.J.Res. 9 · Where this bill is now

In committee

Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Jan 3, 2025

119th Congress
1st SessionH.J.Res. 9

JOINT RESOLUTION

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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Sponsor: Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA-5) · Introduced Jan 3, 2025 · Economics and Public Finance · 1 version of the text

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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. — Bill Status, Votes and Text · Public Law Tracker