Posted on 08/08/2011 12:46:09 PM PDT by NowApproachingMidnight
Cut, Cap and Balance didn’t contain the amendment itself - it contained a provision that required passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment in order for it to take effect. The actual amendment must be in a bill that passes by a 2/3 majority. In the House that would mean 282 - 143.
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