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H.J. Res. 127 98th Congress House

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deal with compensation for services of Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Introduced: February 3, 1983 See on congress.gov
Congress Congress and Members of CongressCongressional salaries and pensionsConstitution and constitutional amendmentsConstitutional amendmentsMembers of Congress
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This bill died when the 98th Congress ended
It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 9, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.
Feb 3, 1983
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Feb 3, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 9, 1983

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits a law varying the compensation of Members of Congress from taking effect until after an election of Representatives.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.J. Res. 127: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deal with compensation for services of Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HJRES-127/
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"H.J. Res. 127: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deal with compensation for services of Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HJRES-127/.
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H.J. Res. 127, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HJRES-127/.
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[H.J. Res. 127: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to deal with compensation for services of Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate.](https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HJRES-127/)
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