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The 27th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States became the rule that restrained congressional salaries. Oddly, this was proposed by James Madison in 1789, but it was not finalized until 1992.
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What does the Twenty-seventh Amendment address?
Congressional salaries
Which amendment makes congressional pay raises effective during the term following their passage?
Congressional pay increase is found in Amendment 27.
Which amendment states congressional sessions begin January 3 of each year?
The 20th Amendment.
What is the month that congressional terms begin and end according to amendment 20?
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What is the usual reason given for high congressional salaries?
Members are likely to say almost anything and need protection
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