Balanced Budget Amendment
Senators Paul Simon (D-IL) and Howell Heflin (D-AL) briefed reporters following the Balanced Budget Amendment vote in the Senate. The Senate… read more
Senators Paul Simon (D-IL) and Howell Heflin (D-AL) briefed reporters following the Balanced Budget Amendment vote in the Senate. The Senate failed by two votes to achieve the necessary 67 votes, or two-thirds necessary to pass the amendment, and send it to the states for ratification. Following opening remarks the senators took questions from the press. close
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