H.J.Res. 9: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States prohibiting the United States Government from increasing its debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of the membership of each House of Congress.

H.J.Res. 9 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The amendment would prohibit the U.S. government from increasing its debt. An exception to this prohibition would allow for debt increases if a specific purpose is outlined in a law.… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.