Balanced Budget Amendment

In an excerpt, members debated the Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. constitution. The amendment would require the federal government to… read more

In an excerpt, members debated the Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. constitution. The amendment would require the federal government to balance the budget by 2002, or two years after ratification by the states. If the Senate approves the amendment, three fourths of the state legislatures, 38 states, will have to approve the amendment before it becomes law. Once it becomes an amendment, Congress could waive its requirements by a three fifths vote. close

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Balanced Budget Amendment

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Program ID:
63406-1
Category:
Senate Highlight
Format:
Senate Highlight
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Feb 16, 1995 | 10:04pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Feb 17, 1995 | 3:29am EST | C-SPAN 2

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  • Feb 16, 1995 | 10:04pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Feb 17, 1995 | 3:29am EST | C-SPAN 2
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