A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to require that any pay increase for Members be considered as freestanding legislation and held at the desk for at least 7 calendar days prior to consideration by the Senate.

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Amends the Standing Rules of the Senate to add rule XLIII to prohibit the consideration of a bill, resolution, or an amendment, containing a provision to increase the pay of Members of the Senate, unless such provision: (1) is the only matter contained in the bill or resolution being considered; and (2) is filed with the Journal Clerk at least seven calendar days before consideration. Provides for waiver of such rule only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 November 1991

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