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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 37
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide
for a balanced budget for the United States Government.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 4, 1995
Mr. ORTON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to provide for a balanced budget for the United
States Government.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution if ratified
by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States
within seven years after its submission to the States for
ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. Total outlays of the United States for
any fiscal year shall not exceed total receipts to the United
States for that fiscal year.
‘‘SECTION 2. Prior to each fiscal year, the President
shall transmit to the Congress a proposed budget for the
United States Government for that fiscal year in which
total outlays do not exceed total receipts.
‘‘SECTION 3. For any fiscal year in which actual out-
lays exceed actual receipts, the Congress shall provide by
law for the repayment in the ensuing fiscal year of such
excess outlays. If Congress fails to provide by law for re-
payment, within fifteen days after Congress adjourns to
end a session, there shall be a sequestration of all outlays
to eliminate a budget deficit.
‘‘SECTION 4. The provisions of this article may be
waived for any fiscal year only if Congress so provides by
law by a majority of the whole number of each House.
Such waiver shall be subject to veto by the President.
‘‘SECTION 5. Total receipts shall include all receipts
of the United States Government except those derived
from borrowing. Total outlays shall include all outlays of
the United States Government, except for those for repay-
ment of debt principal.
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‘‘SECTION 6. This article shall take effect beginning
with fiscal year 2002 or with the second fiscal year begin-
ning after its ratification, whichever is later.’’.
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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 38
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit
the terms of Representatives and Senators, and to provide for a four-
year term for Representatives.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 4, 1995
Mr. ORTON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to limit the terms of Representatives and Sen-
ators, and to provide for a four-year term for Represent-
atives.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the follow-
ing article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitu-
tion of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents
and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by
the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States with-
(B) who will be of voting age as of the 
date of the election for the candidate to whom 
the individual submits a My Voice Voucher; 
(C) who is not prohibited under Federal 
law from making contributions to candidates 
for election for Federal office; and 
(D) who meets such other requirements as 
the State may impose, except that the State 
may not require the individual to be a reg-
istered voter in the State as a condition of 
being a qualified individual. 
(b) FRAUD PREVENTION MECHANISM.—In addition 
to the elements described in subsection (a), a State oper-
ating a voucher pilot program under this subtitle shall per-
mit an individual to revoke a My Voice Voucher not later 
than 2 days after submitting the My Voice Voucher to a 
candidate. 
(c) OVERSIGHT COMMISSION.—In addition to the ele-
ments described in subsection (a), a State operating a 
voucher pilot program under this subtitle shall establish 
a commission or designate an existing entity to oversee 
and implement the program in the State, except that no 
such commission or entity may be comprised of elected 
officials. 
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in seven years after the date of its submission for ratifica-
tion:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. The term of office of Representatives
shall be four years and shall begin at noon on the third
day of January of the year in which the term of office
of the President begins.
‘‘SECTION 2. No person shall be elected to the office
of Representative more than three times, excluding any
election of a person to fill a vacancy of an office of a Rep-
resentative if such person has held such office for less than
two years. No person shall be elected to the office of Sen-
ator more than twice, excluding any election of a person
to fill a vacancy of an office of a Senator if such person
has held such office for less than three years. For pur-
poses of this section, an election which occurs before the
date of the ratification of this article shall not be included
in determining the number of times a person has been
elected as a Representative or Senator.’’.
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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 39
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting
the number of consecutive years a person may serve in or be employed
by the Government of the United States or be employed to affect the
policies and programs of the Government of the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 4, 1995
Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota introduced the following joint resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States limiting the number of consecutive years a person
may serve in or be employed by the Government of
the United States or be employed to affect the policies
and programs of the Government of the United States.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
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intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within 7 years after the date of its submission for
ratification:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. No person may serve as a Representa-
tive or Senator for more than twelve years unless there
is an abeyance of the service of no less than four consecu-
tive years.
‘‘SECTION 2. No person employed by the executive
branch of the Government may be stationed within the
District of Columbia metropolitan area for more than
twelve years unless there is an abeyance of the employ-
ment of no less than four consecutive years.
‘‘SECTION 3. No person may be employed by the Con-
gress for more than twelve years unless there is an abey-
ance of the employment of no less than four consecutive
years.
‘‘SECTION 4. No person may be employed for the pur-
pose of affecting the consideration or passage of legislation
by the Congress or the implementation of legislation by
the executive branch of the Government for more than
twelve years unless there is an abeyance of the employ-
ment of no less than four consecutive years.
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‘‘SECTION 5. No person may serve any term or por-
tion thereof as a Representative or Senator, nor shall said
person be employed by the Congress or employed for the
purpose of affecting the consideration or passage of legis-
lation by the Congress or the implementation of legislation
by the executive branch of the Government for more than
twelve years cumulatively unless there is an abeyance of
the service or employment of no less than four consecutive
years.
‘‘SECTION 6. For the purposes of this article, service
or employment which commenced before ratification of
this article may not be included in determining the num-
ber of years served or employed.’’.
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(B) under lease for occupancy by the fam-
ily as its principal residence; and
(C) except as provided in subsection (e)(4),
located in the jurisdiction of the eligible public
entity carrying out the program; or
(2) purchasing a dwelling unit that is—
(A) the principal residence of the family;
(B) security for (or subject to a mortgage
that secures) repayment of the outstanding obli-
gation of a loan made for purchase of the dwell-
ing by the family; and
(C) except as provided in subsection (e)(4),
located in the jurisdiction of the eligible public
entity carrying out the program.
(c) AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE.—The amount of finan-
cial assistance provided under a housing costs assistance
program on behalf of an eligible family shall be the
amount equal to the amount by which the fair market
rental for a dwelling unit of the size appropriate for the
family in the applicable housing market area exceeds the
lesser of 30 percent of the adjusted income of the family
or 5 percent of the gross income of the family.
(d) PRIORITIES.—If the grant amounts provided for
a fiscal year for an eligible public entity are insufficient
to provide assistance under the housing costs assistance
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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 3
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting
the period of time United States Senators and Representatives may serve.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 4, 1995
Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. SANFORD, Mr.
ARMEY, Mr. GOSS, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. DICKEY, Mr. ROYCE, Mr.
HOEKSTRA, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. SALMON, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr.
DAVIS, Mr. HEINEMAN, Mr. CHABOT, Mrs. SMITH of Washington, Mr.
GANSKE, Mr. CHRYSLER, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. COOLEY, Mr. CHRISTENSEN,
Mr. FOX, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr.
METCALF, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. BASS, Mr. SOLOMON, Mr. FORBES, Mr.
BLUTE, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. KIM, Mr. RIGGS, Mr.
LONGLEY, Mr. COX, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, Mr. BAKER of California,
Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. COBURN, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. ROTH, Mr.
PACKARD, Mr. STUMP, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. ALLARD,
Mr. BONO, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. TATE, Ms. DUNN, and Mr. TALENT)
introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States limiting the period of time United States Senators
and Representatives may serve.
SEC. 9. DEPOSITS BY QUALIFIED ENTITIES. 
Section 410 is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ‘‘2 times’’ 
after ‘‘an amount equal to’’; 
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘$2,000’’ and 
inserting ‘‘$5,000’’; 
(3) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘$4,000’’ and 
inserting ‘‘$10,000’’; 
(4) in subsection (d)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘The Secretary shall’’ and 
inserting the following: 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall’’; 
(B) in paragraph (1), as amended by sub-
paragraph (A), by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: ‘‘The Secretary may waive the applica-
tion of the preceding sentence in the case of an 
individual who has participated in another dem-
onstration project under this title (including 
successful completion after transferring from 
one project to another project as described in 
section 408(c)(2)) or an asset-building project 
similar to the demonstration projects conducted 
under this title.’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph: 
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Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. No person may serve in Congress more
than 2 full terms as a Senator. No person may serve in
Congress more than 3 full terms as a Representative.
‘‘SECTION 2. Service as a Senator or Representative
before this article takes effect shall not be taken into ac-
count in determining service under section 1.’’.
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 1836
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire property
in the town of East Hampton, Suffolk County, New
York, for inclusion in the Amagansett National Wildlife
Refuge.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 3
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting
the period of time United States Senators and Representatives may serve.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 4, 1995
Mr. INGLIS of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. SANFORD, Mr.
ARMEY, Mr. GOSS, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. DICKEY, Mr. ROYCE, Mr.
HOEKSTRA, Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky, Mr. SALMON, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr.
DAVIS, Mr. HEINEMAN, Mr. CHABOT, Mrs. SMITH of Washington, Mr.
GANSKE, Mr. CHRYSLER, Mr. ENSIGN, Mr. COOLEY, Mr. CHRISTENSEN,
Mr. FOX, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr.
METCALF, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. BASS, Mr. SOLOMON, Mr. FORBES, Mr.
BLUTE, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. KIM, Mr. RIGGS, Mr.
LONGLEY, Mr. COX, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, Mr. BAKER of California,
Mr. WELDON of Florida, Mr. COBURN, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. ROTH, Mr.
PACKARD, Mr. STUMP, Mr. EVERETT, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. ALLARD,
Mr. BONO, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. TATE, Ms. DUNN, and Mr. TALENT)
introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary
JANUARY 24, 1995
Additional sponsors: Mrs. CHENOWETH, Mr. JONES, Mr. BURR, Mrs. CUBIN,
Mr. STOCKMAN, Mr. CRANE, and Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States limiting the period of time United States Senators
and Representatives may serve.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
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(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. No person may serve in Congress more
than 2 full terms as a Senator. No person may serve in
Congress more than 3 full terms as a Representative.
‘‘SECTION 2. Service as a Senator or Representative
before this article takes effect shall not be taken into ac-
count in determining service under section 1.’’.
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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 40
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restrict
annual deficits by limiting the public debt of the United States and
requiring a favorable vote of the people on any law to exceed such
limits.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 4, 1995
Mr. PICKETT introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to restrict annual deficits by limiting the public
debt of the United States and requiring a favorable
vote of the people on any law to exceed such limits.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
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States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. The public debt of the United States
shall not in any fiscal year increase by more than one per-
cent of the amount of the public debt outstanding at the
beginning of such year unless authorized by a law ap-
proved by a majority of the Members elected to each the
Senate and House of Representatives, which law shall not
take effect until it shall have been submitted to the people
at an election and a majority of those voting on the ques-
tion shall have approved such law.
‘‘SECTION 2. Section 1 shall not apply to public debt
contracted—
‘‘(1) to repel invasion of the United States;
‘‘(2) to defend the United States in time of
war;
‘‘(3) to support the Armed Forces of the United
States in time of war; or
‘‘(4) to redeem a previous debt obligation of the
United States.
‘‘SECTION 3. This article shall take effect beginning
with the second fiscal year beginning after its ratifica-
tion.’’.
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(3) An estimated 14 million people suffer from 
earing disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia 
nervosa, and eating disorders not otherwise specified 
(EDNOS) (including binge eating disorder). The 
lifetime prevalence of all eating disorders in America 
is 0.6 to 4.5 percent. 
(4) Eating disorders are real, treatable medical 
illnesses. They frequently coexist with other illnesses 
such as depression, substance abuse, or anxiety dis-
orders. Eating disorders can become life-threatening 
if a person does not receive treatment. 
(5) Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder char-
acterized by self-starvation and excessive weight loss. 
An estimated 0.9 percent of American women and 
0.3 percent of American men will suffer from ano-
rexia nervosa in their lifetime. 
(6) Anorexia nervosa is associated with serious 
health consequences including heart failure, kidney 
failure, osteoporosis, and death. 
(7) Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder char-
acterized by excessive food consumption followed by 
inappropriate compensatory behaviors, such as self- 
induced vomiting, misuse of laxatives, fasting, or ex-
cessive exercise. An estimated 1.5 percent of Amer-
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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 41
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative
to the desecration of the American flag.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 4, 1995
Mr. PICKETT introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States relative to the desecration of the American flag.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within seven years from the date of its submission
by the Congress:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any provision of the
Constitution, the Congress is empowered to enact and en-
force laws prohibiting the desecration of the flag of the
United States of America.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress shall have the power to
enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this
article.
‘‘SECTION 3. This article shall take effect imme-
diately upon ratification.’’.
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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 42
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding
Presidential election voting rights for residents of United States territories.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 4, 1995
Mr. SERRANO introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States regarding Presidential election voting rights for
residents of United States territories.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. The right of citizens of the United
States to vote in the election for President and Vice Presi-
dent shall not be denied or abridged by the United States
or by any State on account of residency in a territory of
the United States.
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress shall have power to en-
force this article by appropriate legislation.’’.
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113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3110 
AN ACT 
To allow for the harvest of gull eggs by the Huna Tlingit 
people within Glacier Bay National Park in the State 
of Alaska. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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104TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 43
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States allowing
the President to veto any item of appropriation or any provision in
any Act or joint resolution containing an item of appropriation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 4, 1995
Mr. STUMP (for himself and Mr. SOLOMON) introduced the following joint
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States allowing the President to veto any item of appro-
priation or any provision in any Act or joint resolution
containing an item of appropriation.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ican women and 0.5 percent of American men will 
suffer from this disorder in their lifetime. 
(8) Bulimia nervosa is associated with cardiac, 
gastrointestinal, and dental problems including ir-
regular heartbeats, gastric rupture, peptic ulcer, 
tooth decay, and death. 
(9) Binge eating disorder is characterized by 
frequent episodes of uncontrolled overeating. Binge 
eating disorder is common: an estimated 3.5 percent 
of American women and 2.0 percent of American 
men will suffer from this disorder in their lifetime. 
(10) Binge eating is associated with obesity, 
heart disease, gall bladder disease, and diabetes. 
(11) Many more suffer from some, but not all, 
of the symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia 
nervosa, or binge eating disorder, which is referred 
to as eating disorders not otherwise specified 
(EDNOS). Between 4 percent and 20 percent of 
young women practice unhealthy patterns of dieting, 
purging, and binge eating. 
(12) Eating disorders are more common in 
women, but they do occur in men. Rates of binge 
eating disorder are similar in females and males. 
(13) Eating disorders usually appear in adoles-
cence and are associated with substantial psycho-
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