HCONRES 162
110th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Annuities
Economics and Public Finance
Indexing (Economic policy)
Labor and Employment
Military pay
Military pensions
Survivors' benefits
Veterans' pensions
Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should increase basic pay for members of the Armed Forces.
Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Nov 8, 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Nov 6, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 6, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 1041). (text: CR H12750-12751)
Nov 6, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12798-12799)
Nov 6, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 6, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 162.
Nov 6, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12750-12752)
Nov 6, 2007
Mr. Murphy, Patrick moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jun 28, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 24, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 24, 2007
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2007 | House · vote #1041 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 409–0 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should: (1) increase basic pay for members of all military components and the Coast Guard by 3.5%, effective January 1, 2008; and (2) increase basic pay for all such components during FY2009-FY2012 by at least one-half of 1% more than the raise calculated under the Employment Cost Index.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
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