A bill to provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during fiscal year 2011.
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Eliminates automatic cost of living adjustments for Members of Congress during FY2011.
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The record's latest action, on April 22, 2010: Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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In the 111th Congress (2009-10), 383 of the 10,778 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 3.6 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
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Who is behind it?
RUSSELL FEINGOLD (D-WI) introduced it on April 22, 2010, and 16 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
They come from both major parties: 11 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on April 22, 2010, 5985 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 5985 days ago, on April 22, 2010.
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Vote history
- SenateReferred to House Oversight and Government Reform
- HouseNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action