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

Introduced: February 2, 1983 See on congress.gov
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Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Feb 2, 1983
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amend rule VIII of the Rules 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 of Congress as a separate or distinct class.

Makes it out of order in the House to consider any bill or resolution subject to such amended rule unless: (1) it is comprised solely of the items affecting the pay or benefits of Members; and (2) it takes effect at the beginning of the subsequent Congress.

What's happening now February 2, 1983

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

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