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

Bill 118 HJRes 56 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would require a three-fifths majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate for any bill that seeks to increase taxes. This means that instead of a simple majority, which is currently required for most legislation to pass, a supermajority of 60% would be needed to approve any tax increases.

The purpose of this amendment is to make it more difficult for Congress to raise taxes, in an effort to promote fiscal responsibility and limit the government's ability to impose higher taxes on individuals and businesses. Supporters of the bill argue that requiring a supermajority for tax increases would help prevent excessive taxation and encourage lawmakers to find alternative solutions to budget deficits.

Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could hinder the government's ability to respond to economic crises or fund important programs and services. They believe that a simple majority should be sufficient for tax legislation, as it is for most other types of bills. If passed, this amendment would represent a significant change to the way tax policy is determined in the United States, potentially impacting the government's ability to raise revenue and fund its operations. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its ultimate fate will depend on the support it receives from lawmakers in both the House and the Senate.