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- H.CON.RES.162
H.CON.RES.162: Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should increase basic pay for members of the Armed Forces.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced May 24, 2007
- Latest Major Action Nov. 8, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
65 (61 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should: (1) increase basic pay for members of all military components and the Coast Guard by 3.5%, effective January 1, 2008; and (2) increase basic pay for all such components during FY2009-FY2012 by at least one-half of 1% more than the raise calculated under the Employment Cost Index.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Mr. Murphy, Patrick moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 162.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 1041).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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| May 24, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Patrick J. Murphy (D-Pa.) |