117th Congress · House bill · Last action Nov 1, 2022
H.J.Res. 74In CommitteeEconomics and Public Finance
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.
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom (R-CA)7 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 7, 2022
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Mar 7
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Nov 1
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Mar 7
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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All 7 cosponsors
0 Democrats · 7 Republicans
Republicans (7)
Weber, Randy K., Sr.TX-14
Palazzo, Steven M.MS-04
Franklin, C. ScottFL-15
Hice, Jody B.GA-10
Norman, RalphSC-05
Duncan, JeffSC-03
Ellzey, JakeTX-06
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