Search Results: keywords:"three-fifths majority"

  • S. 4268 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:832

    The bill S. 4268 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to require that the federal government not spend more money than it receives each year. Exceptions to this rule would be allowed if three-fifths of Congress approves or during times of war or severe economic...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a rule saying the U.S. government's allowance each year must not be more than it earns, except if lots of Congress people agree or during emergencies like a war. It also says important money for people, like for Social Security, should be safe from cuts.

  • H. J. RES. 11 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution requiring that each agency and department’s funding is justified.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:813

    H. J. RES. 11 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that requires the government to maintain a balanced budget, meaning annual spending should not exceed revenues unless approved by a three-fifths majority in Congress. It sets a limit on how much of the GDP can be spent each year,...

    Simple Explanation

    In a plan called H. J. RES. 11, there's a big rule that says the government shouldn't spend more money than it has unless a lot of people in charge agree, and every part of the government has to explain why they need money. This rule can change in special times, like wars or big storms.

  • H. R. 9353 — Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:836

    H. R. 9353 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would require the federal government to maintain a balanced budget, meaning its spending (outlays) does not exceed its income (receipts) each fiscal year. Exceptions to this rule could be made if there’s a...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure that the money the U.S. government spends each year does not go over what it earns, like making sure your piggy bank only spends what you have inside. But, if there is a big emergency, like a war or natural disaster, Congress can vote to spend more for those special situations.

  • S. RES. 18 — Providing for sufficient time for legislation to be read.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:356

    S. RES. 18 is a resolution proposed in the Senate that aims to ensure lawmakers have enough time to read legislation before voting on it. It requires the Senate to wait at least one session day for every 20 pages of legislation before considering it. Exceptions to this rule can only be made...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 18 is a plan that says the people who make rules have to take their time reading them before deciding if they're good. They must wait one day for every 20 pages to make sure they understand, unless most of them agree they don't need to wait.

  • H. J. RES. 4 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that debate upon legislation pending before the Senate may not be brought to a close without the concurrence of a minimum of three-fifths of the Senators.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:283

    H. J. RES. 4 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution regarding how debates in the Senate can be ended. The amendment states that debates over legislation cannot be concluded without either existing laws, unanimous consent, or the agreement of at least three-fifths of all Senators. This...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make sure that if Senators are talking about a new law, they can't stop the talk unless at least most of them agree. This is to make sure everyone gets a fair chance to share their ideas before making a decision.