To require a recorded vote on pay adjustments for Members of Congress; to defer any pay adjustment for Members until the beginning of the Congress following the one in which it would otherwise occur; and for other purposes.
Congressional Salary Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal Salary Act of 1967 to make the President's recommendation for congressional salaries of an advisory nature only, unless otherwise provided by law.
Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to provide that the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress shall be the rate payable on the date of enactment of this Act.
Requires a record vote on pay increases for Members of Congress. Requires such pay increases to take effect at the beginning of the following Congress.
Provides that pay adjustments recommended by the President for Members of Congress in 1989 shall not become effective unless a joint resolution of approval is adopted by a record vote in each House.
Became Public Law No: 101-194.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
See H.J.Res.129.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Personnel and Police.
See H.R.3660.
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