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House joint resolution · 100th Congress · Did not become law

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that appropriations made by the United States shall not exceed its revenues, except in time of war or a national emergency declared by the Congress; and to provide for the systematic repayment of the national debt.

H.J.Res. 86Introduced Jan 20, 1987Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Sponsor: Rep. Delbert Latta R-OH
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Where it went

Latest action: Jun 17, 1987 — See H.J.Res.321.

Vote results

No recorded roll-call votes on this bill in PORKER’s records (voice votes and unanimous consent are not roll calls; roll-call records start in 2011).

Cosponsors

No cosponsors.

More from the sponsor

Other 100th Congress bills sponsored by Rep. Delbert Latta.

Sponsor’s state and district

Ohio in Congress · OH-5 district

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Data as of Sep 30, 2026 · bill record checked by PORKER from Congress.gov · votes from Senate.gov and the House Clerk. PORKER is non-partisan.