Date: June 29, 1977
Subject: Congressional Salaries
Description: Grassley (R-IA) amendment to prohibit use of funds appropriated in the bill to pay for the 29 percent pay increase for high-level federal officials that took effect March 1, 1977. These undeserved raises, including a $12,500 boost for members of Congress, serve to insulate Congressmen and Senators from the inflationary effects of their budget-busting spending.
Result: Amendment Rejected, 181-241
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