United States · Bill · SJRES
S.J.Res. 49 (101st)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the compensation of Senators and Representatives.
Introduced
2 February 1989
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Status
Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.
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10 August 2026
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a law increasing the compensation for Members of Congress from taking effect unless a recorded vote has been taken in each House on a bill or resolution providing for such increase. Prohibits such law from taking effect until an election of Representatives has intervened.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 2 February 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/senate-joint-resolution/49
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/101/sjres/49