HRES 35 · 98th Congress · Congress
A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that legislation increasing Members' compensation, Federal income tax benefits, or limitations on outside earnings is considered separately from other legislation, is adopted only by a recorded vote, and does take effect until the start of the Congress following the Congress in which approved.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Rules.(1983-01-06)
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Amends 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, deductions, exemptions, exclusions, or other tax benefits 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.…
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