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House joint resolution · H.J.Res. 128 (119th Congress)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a…

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Sep 30, 2025

Sponsor: Ralph Norman (U.S. Representative, SC-5, Republican)

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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

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Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a government shutdown is in effect. Under the amendment, a government shutdown is considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or a continuing resolution.

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  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
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House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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  1. Sep 30, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Sep 30, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

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  3. Sep 30, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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