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January 03, 2012
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S.J.Res.10 Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States..
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Sen. John Boozman [R, AR] Vote on Passage of S.J.Res.10: Aye -
Sen. Mark Pryor [D, AR] Vote on Passage of S.J.Res.10: Nay -
Rep. Tim Griffin [R, AR-2] Vote on Passage of S.J.Res.10:
S.J.Res.10 Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
I am writing as your constituent in the 2nd Congressional district of Arkansas. I support S.J.Res.10 - Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
It must continue to be resubmitted until passed. Our home state is a shining star witha CONSTITUTIONAL balanced budget requirement.
The continuous raising of the debt ceiling simply means there isn't one. We are running headlong into fiscal disaster. Any failure to continue the fight and support of a balanced budget amendment is irresponsible to this nation.
Thank you.
It must continue to be resubmitted until passed. Our home state is a shining star witha CONSTITUTIONAL balanced budget requirement.
The continuous raising of the debt ceiling simply means there isn't one. We are running headlong into fiscal disaster. Any failure to continue the fight and support of a balanced budget amendment is irresponsible to this nation.
Thank you.
This letter was a reply from the office of Sen. Mark Pryor [D, AR] on January 10, 2012.
Responding to your message
January 10, 2012
Dear Mr. Dennis P. Sellars,
Thank you for contacting me regarding a Constitutional amendment
requiring a balanced federal budget. I appreciate hearing from you.
On December 14, 2011, the Senate considered two pieces of legislation
proposing balanced budget amendments to the Constitution, neither of
which received the necessary 67 votes for passage. S.J. Res. 10 failed
by a vote of 47-53, and S.J. Res. 24 failed by a vote of 21-79. After
much consideration, I was not able to support these measures.
I agree that we need to get our national spending under control. While
these proposed balanced budget amendments make for an easy talking
point, they would handcuff our ability to respond to an economic
downturn or national security threat without massive tax increases or
cuts to critical programs such as Medicare, Social Security, and
veterans' benefits.
There is a more responsible alternative to balance the budget. President
Clinton led the way in turning deficits into record surpluses. We have
that same opportunity today, using the blueprint provided by the
National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. We need to
responsibly cut spending, reform our tax code and create jobs. This
course requires hard choices over a number of years. However, it offers
an opportunity to foster economic growth without jeopardizing the
foundation of social security and Medicare or requiring draconian tax
increases.
Please know I understand your concerns regarding this issue. I too am
deeply concerned about our ever-growing national debt, and I believe
Congress can and should balance the federal budget. Your input helps me
make better decisions, and I will be sure to keep your specific comments
in mind as I continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the
aisle to come up with better fiscal solutions for the American people.
Again, thank you for contacting me. I value your input. Please do not
hesitate to contact me or my office regarding this or any other matter
of concern to you.
Sincerely,
Mark Pryor
United States Senate
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