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H.J.Res. 120 (100th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from determining their own compensation.

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Introduced

29 January 1987

Last action

10 February 1987 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 June 2021

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Creates a commission to establish the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress on January 1 of each odd-numbered year. Makes March 1 of that calendar year the effective date for such annual rate of pay. Makes appropriations to the Commission for purposes of carrying out its duties.

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Timeline

  1. 29 January 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 February 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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