The Origination Clause of the U.S. Constitution: Interpretation and Enforcement
Description:
Article I, Section 7, clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution is known as the Origination Clause because it provides that "All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives." The meaning and application of this clause has evolved through practice and precedent since the Constitution was drafted. The Constitution does not provide specific guidelines as to what constitutes a "bill for raising revenue." This report analyzes congressional and court precedents regarding that co…
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Date:
March 15, 2011
Creator:
Saturno, James V.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department