H. J. RES. 9 is a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to prevent the United States Government from increasing its debt unless it is for a specific purpose. This exception would require approval by three-fourths of the members in both the House of Representatives and...
Simple Explanation
H. J. RES. 9 is like a rule that says the U.S. government can't borrow more money unless they have a really good reason and almost everyone in the government agrees. But, it doesn't start working right away—it's like waiting ten years after the rule gets approved.