119 hjres 128
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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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 160 (Tuesday, September 30, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. NORMAN:\nH.J. Res. 128.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle V\n[Page H4510]\n</pre>"
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