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H. Res. 400 97th Congress House

A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a recorded vote upon final passage of legislation that affects the rate of pay of Members, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 18, 1982 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 97th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 18, 1982
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Mar 18, 1982
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 18, 1982

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends rule VIII of the House of Representatives to require a recorded vote on final passage of legislation that adjusts the pay of Members, affects limitations on outside earned income, or provides tax credits or deductions for Members as a separate or distinct class.

Makes it out of order in the House to consider any bill, resolution, or conference report subject to such amended rule unless it takes effect at the beginning of the subsequent Congress.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 400: A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a recorded vote upon final passage of legislation that affects the rate of pay of Members, and for other purposes.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-400/
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"H. Res. 400: A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a recorded vote upon final passage of legislation that affects the rate of pay of Members, and for other purposes.." 97th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-400/.
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H. Res. 400, 97th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-400/.
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[H. Res. 400: A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a recorded vote upon final passage of legislation that affects the rate of pay of Members, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-400/)
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