I'm certain that he understands that when that happened it would require the congress to fund the essential activities in those states just like Lincoln did with the railroads. It would mean transparency for the first time in many decades about where the money comes from and goes to.So, basically, if the federal budget is not balanced, our Founders intended the States to cough up the extra cash to meet the need, by raising direct taxes by apportionment.
That is what a balanced budget amendment true to our founding principles would look like.
All those states currently receiving more federal money than they contribute would be in the hurt locker should this be done.
I'm sure Levin will get around to mentioning that someday