Resolution to amend Rule XLIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that the salaries of Members convicted by a court of record for a crime for which a sentence of at least 2 years' imprisonment may be imposed shall have their salaries held in an escrow account by the Sergeant-at-Arms.

Summary

Amends Rule XLIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives by providing that the salary of a Member shall be paid into an escrow account to be held by the Sergeant-at-Arms, whenever such Member is convicted by a court of record for a crime for which a sentence of at least two years imprisonment may be imposed. Provides for payment of such salary if the presumption of innocence is reinstated or if the Member is reelected to the House after the date of such conviction.

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Timeline

1. 26 April 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

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2. 26 April 1976

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   Introduced in House

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3. 26 April 1976

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   Introduced in House

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  summary · EN · 26 April 1976

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Sponsors

• Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38] · D · Sponsor
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