The amendment as drafted does not distinguish between capital investment and current spending. Outlays are defined as "all outlays in the United States except for those for repayment of debt principal." Even if Congress were to create a separate capital budget by statute, outlays from that budget would still be "outlays of the United States." Under the majority amendment, a capital budget would be prohibited.
Discussing the implications of the Balanced Budget Amendment during Senate floor debate.
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