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Tax Fairness and Accountability Act of 1991

Introduced: April 11, 1991 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 11, 1991
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.
Apr 11, 1991
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Tax Fairness and Accountability Act of 1991 - Requires an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members of the Senate to approve any bill or amendment which increases revenue.

Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to declare that any bill, resolution, or amendment that reduces revenues may be approved by a simple majority of the Senate.

What's happening now April 11, 1991

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.

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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Apr 11, 1991
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