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H.R. 5146 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during fiscal year 2011.

H.R. 5146 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Apr 27, 2010, sponsored by Harry Mitchell with 79 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Apr 27, 2010
Co-sponsors
79
Policy area
Congress
Public law
Public Law 111-165

What it does

Eliminates automatic cost of living adjustments for Members of Congress during FY2011.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Harry Mitchell (D-AZ). Co-sponsors: 60 Democrats, 19 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 27, 2010
  • Passed the HouseApr 27, 2010
  • Passed the SenateApr 28, 2010
  • Sent to the PresidentMay 3, 2010
  • Became lawMay 14, 2010

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-165. (May 14, 2010)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Apr 27, 2010 · Passed
    402–15

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Oversight and Accountability Committee
  • Committee on House Administration

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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