H.J.Res. 116 (101st): Congressional Salary Act of 1989

Introduced:
Jan 31, 1989 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ron Wyden [D-OR3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.J.Res. stands for House joint resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on January 31, 1989, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 31, 1989
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
Committees

House House Administration

House Post Office and Civil Service

House Rules

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Full Title

To disapprove the pay adjustment recommended by the President for Members of Congress, and to require a recorded vote on any future pay adjustment for Members of Congress.

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1/31/1989--Introduced.
Congressional Salary Act of 1989 - Disapproves the recommendations of the President relating to pay rates of Members of Congress. Amends the Federal Salary Act of 1967 to make the President's recommendation for congressional salaries of an advisory nature only. Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to declare the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress to be the rate payable for such positions on the date of enactment of this Act. Requires a recorded vote in the House and Senate on legislation that provides for an increase in congressional pay.

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