To provide that increases in rates of pay for Members of Congress shall take effect only if approved by the Congress, and that any such increase shall be deferred until the beginning of the following Congress.
Congressional Salary Act of 1989 - Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to declare the rate of pay for Members of Congress to be that which is payable for such positions as of January 1, 1989. Requires increases in such rate of pay to take effect at the beginning of the following Congress. Requires a recorded vote on bills or resolutions which provide for an increase in Member pay.
Amends the Federal Salary Act of 1967 to provide that the recommendations of the President relating to congressional salaries shall be of an advisory nature.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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