Declares that the proposed amendment to the Constitution providing that no law varying the compensation for Members of Congress shall take effect until an election of Representatives has intervened, has been ratified by a sufficient number of States and has become a part of the Constitution.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Mr. Brooks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until May 20.
Considered as unfinished business.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 3 (Roll no. 131).
Roll Call #131 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 3 (Roll no. 131).
Roll Call #131 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
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