Support a constitutional amendment requiring the federal government to balance its budget and curb deficit spending.

Barry Loudermilk · Georgia · Republican

spending impact 0.92 specificity 0.90 extraction confidence 99%

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Supporting a constitutional amendment to require the federal government to balance its budget and curb deficit spending.

Commits to a balanced-budget constitutional amendment and deficit restraint.

Issues Archive - U.S. Representative Barry Loudermilk
primary · campaign_site · model gpt-5.4-mini

During my time in Congress, I have joined together with other conservatives in proposing a much-needed balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Reaffirms support for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Budget and Spending - U.S. Representative Barry Loudermilk
primary · campaign_site · model gpt-5.4-mini

Working to Balance the Budget and reduce our National Debt Introduced an Innovative Balanced Budget Amendment

Commits to balancing the budget and reducing national debt through a balanced budget amendment.

Meet Barry – Barry Loudermilk
campaign · campaign_site · model gpt-5.4-mini

Evidence

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"Balanced Budget Amendment ... During my time in Congress, I have joined together with other conservatives in proposing a much-needed balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This ten-year plan gives Congress the time it needs to get its financial house in order and to come up with long-term solutions to tackling our out-of-control spending."

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Loudermilk’s official House issue page states that he has supported and helped propose a balanced budget constitutional amendment.

partial later_term A for effort

Budget and Spending - U.S. Representative Barry Loudermilk
primary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 96%

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unverified · Source version 90417 · locator unknown

"Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] (Introduced 01/13/2017)" and "This bill has the status Introduced"; the joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Federal budget be balanced.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): In the 115th Congress, Loudermilk sponsored a balanced-budget constitutional amendment, but it was only introduced and referred to committee.

never same_term A for effort

H.J.Res.29 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 98%

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unverified · Source version 12495 · locator unknown

"Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] (Introduced 01/30/2019)" and "This bill has the status Introduced"; the joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the Federal budget be balanced.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Loudermilk reintroduced the balanced-budget constitutional amendment in the 116th Congress, showing continued effort but no enactment.

never later_term A for effort

H.J.Res.40 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 97%

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unverified · Source version 12496 · locator unknown

"Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] (Introduced 06/15/2023)" and "This bill has the status Introduced"; the joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays from exceeding total receipts unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Loudermilk again introduced the same balanced-budget constitutional amendment in the 118th Congress, but it remained at introduction.

never later_term A for effort

H.J.Res.75 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced
secondary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 98%

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unverified · Source version 7212 · locator unknown

Loudermilk's House issue page says he has joined other conservatives in proposing a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution and calls for limiting federal overspending.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Current official House issue page still shows active support for a balanced-budget constitutional amendment, with no sign of reversal in the lookback window.

delivered same_term A for effort

Budget and Spending - U.S. Representative Barry Loudermilk
primary · model gpt-5.4-mini · confidence 97%

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unverified · Source version 78932 · locator unknown

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government ... Loudermilk | Republican | GA | Yea

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official House Clerk record shows Loudermilk voted yea on H.J.Res.139, a 2026 balanced-budget constitutional amendment vote; the measure failed overall.

delivered later_term A for effort

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 98%

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verified · Source version 67088 · locator 1343

Total expenditures for a year shall not exceed the average annual receipts collected in the three prior years

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo bill text confirms H.J.Res.139 was substantively a balanced-budget constitutional amendment, matching the commitment’s policy object.

delivered later_term A for effort

H.J. Res. 139 Reported in House - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

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verified · Source version 78933 · locator 1453

I have re-introduced my balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Loudermilk’s official House statement documents continued affirmative sponsorship of a balanced-budget constitutional amendment in later federal service.

delivered later_term A for effort

Rep. Loudermilk Re-Introduces Balanced Budget Amendment | U.S. Representative Barry Loudermilk
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

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unverified · Source version 67092 · locator unknown

Mr. LOUDERMILK ... submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): GovInfo bill text shows Loudermilk sponsored H.J.Res.29 in the 115th Congress, directly proposing a federal balanced-budget constitutional amendment.

delivered same_term A for effort

BILLS-115hjres29ih.pdf
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

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unverified · Source version 90418 · locator unknown

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States ... Loudermilk | Republican | GA | Yea

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official House Clerk record shows Loudermilk voted yea on H.J.Res.2, another balanced-budget constitutional amendment; the measure failed overall.

delivered same_term A for effort

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

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verified · Source version 78930 · locator 2380

I have joined together with other conservatives in proposing a much-needed balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Current official issue page continues to state support for and participation in proposing a balanced-budget constitutional amendment, with no official reversal found in the lookback search.

delivered same_term A for effort

Budget and Spending | U.S. Representative Barry Loudermilk
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 96%

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verified · Source version 78930 · locator 2352

During my time in Congress, I have joined together with other conservatives in proposing a much-needed balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Current official issue page remains supportive of a federal balanced-budget constitutional amendment; the 30-day search found no official reversal.

delivered unknown A for effort

Budget and Spending | U.S. Representative Barry Loudermilk
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 96%

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unverified · Source version 90418 · locator unknown

Loudermilk | Loudermilk | Republican | GA | Yea

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official House roll call shows Loudermilk voted yea on H.J.Res.2, a balanced-budget constitutional amendment vote, during the relevant House service window.

delivered same_term A for effort

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

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unverified · Source version 78932 · locator unknown

Loudermilk | Loudermilk | Republican | GA | Yea

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official 2026 House roll call shows continued support for a balanced-budget constitutional amendment in later federal service; the measure failed overall.

delivered later_term A for effort

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 98%

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verified · Source version 90416 · locator 241

BILL TITLE: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Official House Clerk roll-call record identifies H.J.Res.139 as a balanced-budget constitutional amendment and shows the measure failed, while Loudermilk appears in the yea list.

delivered later_term A for effort

Final Vote Results for Roll Call 95
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

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unverified · Source version 90416 · locator unknown

Loudermilk

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Loudermilk is listed among the Yeas on the March 18, 2026 House vote for H.J.Res.139, documenting continued affirmative support in later federal service.

delivered later_term A for effort

Final Vote Results for Roll Call 95
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

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unverified · Source version 90417 · locator unknown

Sponsor: Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] (Introduced 01/13/2017)

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Congress.gov shows Loudermilk sponsored H.J.Res.29 in the 115th Congress, directly delivering the promised support through introduction of a balanced-budget constitutional amendment during the relevant House service period.

delivered same_term A for effort

H.J.Res.29 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 98%

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unverified · Source version 90417 · locator unknown

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year or 18% of the U.S. gross domestic product unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Congress.gov's official summary confirms H.J.Res.29 substantively matched the promised balanced-budget constitutional amendment and deficit-spending curb.

delivered same_term A for effort

H.J.Res.29 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring that the Federal budget be balanced
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

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unverified · Source version 90418 · locator unknown

Loudermilk | Loudermilk | Republican | GA | Yea

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official House Clerk record shows Loudermilk voted yea on H.J.Res.2, a balanced-budget constitutional amendment, during the same-term window; the vote failed overall but documents affirmative support.

delivered same_term A for effort

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

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Assessments

Public state: unverified As of unknown · legacy_unverified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): delivered. same_term

The promise was to support a balanced-budget constitutional amendment, not to secure ratification. Loudermilk fulfilled that narrower commitment by publicly backing the idea on his official House issue page and by sponsoring or joining balanced-budget amendment resolutions in Congress, including H.J.Res.29 introduced on January 13, 2017, during his House service. Because he took clear affirmative action in office to advance the amendment, this counts as delivered in the same federal term context even though the amendment did not pass.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.4 · confidence 94%

Public state: unverified As of unknown · legacy_unverified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): delivered. same_term A for effort

The promise was to support a balanced-budget constitutional amendment and deficit-spending curbs, not necessarily to secure ratification or enactment. Loudermilk materially fulfilled that support by sponsoring H.J.Res.29 in the 115th Congress and later reintroducing similar balanced-budget amendment resolutions. The amendment did not pass, but the promised action was support and legislative advancement, which occurred during his congressional service.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 94%