Key Votes
S Amdt 1904 - Congressional Pay Raise Amendment - Key Vote
National Key Votes
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Stages
Family
- HR 2989 - Transportation, Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations
- S Amdt 1904 - Congressional Pay Raise Amendment
- SB 91 - Proof of Presidential Candidates' Citizenship
Issues
Stage Details
Amendment - Amendment Tabled (Senate) (60-34) - Oct. 23, 2003 (Key vote)
Title: Congressional Pay Raise Amendment
Vote to table an amendment to HR 2989 that would deny members of Congress an increase in wages according to the rise in inflation for 2004.
NOTE: A SENATOR MAY MOVE TO TABLE ANY PENDING LEGISLATION, THUS HALTING FURTHER CONSIDERATION. A "YEA" VOTE IS IN SUPPORT OF HALTING FURTHER CONSIDERATION, AND A "NAY" VOTE IS IN SUPPORT OF FURTHER CONSIDERATION. TABLING MOTIONS ARE OFTEN USED TO KILL LEGISLATION.
Amendment - Introduced (Senate) - Oct. 23, 2003
Title: Congressional Pay Raise Amendment
Sponsors
- Russell D. 'Russ' Feingold (WI - D) (Out Of Office)
