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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.

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Introduced

2 February 1989

Last action

14 February 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Sponsors

Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

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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Timeline

  1. 2 February 1989

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate

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