Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should: (1) increase basic pay for members of all military components and the Coast Guard by 3.5%, effective January 1, 2008; and (2) increase basic pay for all such components during FY2009-FY2012 by at least one-half of 1% more than the raise calculated under the Employment Cost Index.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6963)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Mr. Murphy, Patrick moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12750-12752)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 162.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12798-12799)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 1041).(text: CR H12750-12751)
Roll Call #1041 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 1041). (text: CR H12750-12751)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.