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3/5 Majority Vote Required for Tax Increases

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to make it harder to raise taxes. If adopted, new taxes or increases to existing ones would require a three-fifths majority vote in both chambers of Congress. This means the government would face a higher hurdle to implement changes that could affect your personal finances.
Key points
Any new tax or increase in an existing tax rate would require a 3/5 majority vote of the entire House of Representatives and Senate.
Votes on tax matters would be public, with names of those voting for and against recorded in official Congressional journals.
This change, if ratified by 3/4 of the states, could make it significantly more difficult for future governments to raise taxes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_47
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require three-fifths majorities for bills increasing taxes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_47.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Any new tax or increase in an existing tax rate would require a 3/5 majority vote of the entire House of Representatives and Senate.
  • Votes on tax matters would be public, with names of those voting for and against recorded in official Congressional journals.
  • This change, if ratified by 3/4 of the states, could make it significantly more difficult for future governments to raise taxes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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