Number: 98-671 Title: A BALANCED BUDGET CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT: PROCEDURAL ISSUES AND LEGISLATIVE HISTORY Authors: James V. Saturno, Government Division Abstract: This report examines the recent legislative history of proposed constitutional amendments to require a balanced budget. It provides a detailed description of committee and floor consideration during the 104th and 105th Congresses, as well as a brief account of previous consideration, and a list of recent hearings and committee reports on the subject. Pages: 15 Date: Updated August 5, 1998