Yes, well actually if the economy grows at all, a constant tax rate brings in more revenue, while we tend to spend more too. But I agree it is theoretically pos

Yes, well actually if the economy grows at all, a constant tax rate brings in more revenue, while we tend to spend more too. But I agree it is theoretically possible. In Andrew Jackson's case they also raised taxes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tariff_of_Abominations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tariff_of_Abominations