Constitutional Commission to Set the Compensation of Members of the Congress: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on the Constitution of the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, Ninety-eighth Congress, First Session, on S.J. Res. 1 ... July 29, 1983, Volume 4 |
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... suggestion that the Commission created here by constitu- tional amendment could instead be created by a public law , I re- spond that the power of Congress over its own salaries would remain intact . Congress could always change the law ...
... suggestion that the Commission created here by constitu- tional amendment could instead be created by a public law , I re- spond that the power of Congress over its own salaries would remain intact . Congress could always change the law ...
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... suggest that these events are unlikely . It is in the President's inter- est to appoint reasonable and intelligent , thoughtful , capable , patri- otic people . These individuals will use their God - given sense and they will continue ...
... suggest that these events are unlikely . It is in the President's inter- est to appoint reasonable and intelligent , thoughtful , capable , patri- otic people . These individuals will use their God - given sense and they will continue ...
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... suggest that you make it clear that this rovision and that that provision would no longer I do not know of anybody who is more experi- lative body than you and I certainly do not know pect more than you . John Stennis . Your humility ...
... suggest that you make it clear that this rovision and that that provision would no longer I do not know of anybody who is more experi- lative body than you and I certainly do not know pect more than you . John Stennis . Your humility ...
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... suggest to you that you might want to leave that option with the Commission and you might not . That is one of the ... suggest that if you wanted to consider offering it , might I suggest that you consider saying that in years when there ...
... suggest to you that you might want to leave that option with the Commission and you might not . That is one of the ... suggest that if you wanted to consider offering it , might I suggest that you consider saying that in years when there ...
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... suggestion and I would certainly think it would be wise for the committee to consid- er it . Senator HATCH . Well , thank you , Senator . I know that you are busy and I know that you have a lot to do . We notice that the dis- tinguished ...
... suggestion and I would certainly think it would be wise for the committee to consid- er it . Senator HATCH . Well , thank you , Senator . I know that you are busy and I know that you have a lot to do . We notice that the dis- tinguished ...
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AESS appoint appropriate approved balance the budget balanced budget believe Chairman Commis Commission members Commission on Executive Commission to set committee compensation matters concern conflict of interest CONG Congress set CONGRESS THE LIBRARY congressional pay congressional salaries Congressmen and Senators consider constitutional amendment cosponsored deficits executive branch favor Federal employees going Government gress GRIFFIN House of Representatives Howard Baker independent commission James Madison judgment July knowledgeable in compensation lative legislative LIBRARY OF CONGRE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS look majority leader MCDOWELL Members of Congress ment ORRIN G Pay Agent pay increases pay rates political President problem proposed amendment Public Law quadrennial commission question rate of pay ratified recommendations remove responsibility RESS salary level Senate Joint Resolution Senator BAKER Senator HATCH Senator Long Senator Thurmond serve Stat statement STROM THURMOND subcommittee suggest take effect Thank tion U.S. SENATOR voting record
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Page 4 - English language. 1 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled 3 (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol4 lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the...
Page 29 - I only bring the instance to show that the pleasure of doing good and serving their country, and the respect such conduct entitles them to, are sufficient motives with some minds to give up a great portion of their time to the public without the mean inducement of pecuniary satisfaction.
Page 4 - IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES MAY 15 (legislative day, MAT 13), 1987 Mr. ROTH introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting campaign expenditures. 1 Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives...
Page 40 - Next to permanency in office, nothing can contribute more to the independence of the judges than a fixed provision for their support.
Page 16 - Mr. Chairman, thank you very much. It is a pleasure to be at this table with my colleague and friend, Russell Long.
Page 8 - Perhaps of all the powers granted, it is least likely to abuse; but there is a seeming impropriety in leaving any set of men without control to put their hand into the public coffers, to take out money to put in their pockets; there is a seeming indecorum in such power, which leads me to propose a change.
Page 41 - The republican principle demands that the deliberate sense of the community should govern the conduct of those to whom they intrust the management of their affairs; but it does not require an unqualified complaisance to every sudden breeze of passion, or to every transient impulse which the people may receive from the arts of men, who flatter their prejudices to betray their interests.
Page 48 - That the laws ascertaining the compensation of senators and representatives for their services, be postponed in their operation until after the election of representatives immediately succeeding the passing thereof; that excepted, which shall first be passed on the subject, 19th.
Page 55 - The president pro tempore of the senate, the speaker of the house, the majority leader of the senate or the majority leader of the house, and all reasonable efforts have been made to notify each member of the committee of the meeting.
Page 55 - Effective at the beginning of the first applicable pay period commencing on or after the first day of the month in which an adjustment takes effect under section 5305 of...