[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 172 (Thursday, November 2, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S16565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         THE BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, more than 3 years ago I began daily reports 
to the Senate to make a matter of record the exact Federal debt as of 
close of business the previous day.
  As of the close of business Wednesday, November 1, the Federal debt 
stood at exactly $4,981,703,482,414.58. On a per capita basis, every 
man, woman, and child in America owes $18,910.63 as his or her share of 
the Federal debt.
  It is important to recall, Mr. President, that the Senate this year 
missed an opportunity to implement a balanced budget amendment to the 
U.S. Constitution. Regrettably, the Senate failed by one vote in that 
first attempt to bring the Federal debt under control.
  There will be another opportunity in the months ahead to approve such 
a constitutional amendment.
  Mr. DORGAN addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota.
  Mr. DORGAN. Mr. President, is there 30 minutes reserved for the 
minority leader or his designee?
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.
  Mr. DORGAN. I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota is recognized.

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