What is the 27th Amendment?

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The amendment to the U.S. Constitution that concerns changes in pay for members of Congress. The 27th Amendment is the amendment to the United States Constitution that concerns changes in the rate of pay for members of Congress. Specifically, the text of the amendment reads:

Is there an example of a 27th Amendment challenge in court?

An example of 27th Amendment challenges cannot be found in any Supreme Court cases, perhaps because it is too young, and/or too straightforward, to be referenced in a lawsuit.

Who has the power to enforce the 26th Amendment?

The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. The 26th Amendment allowed 18-year-old US citizens to vote and modified Amendment 14, Section 2 of the US Constitution. This is the last amendment that deals with voting rights protections.

How does the 27th Amendment affect the Cola?

The COLA raises take effect automatically on January 1 of each year unless Congress, through the passage of a joint resolution, votes to decline them — as it has done since 2009. While the 27th Amendment is the Constitution’s most recently adopted amendment, it is also one of the first ones proposed.

Does the 27th Amendment affect Cola?

However, the 27th Amendment does not have any influence over COLA, and so the members of Congress are prohibited from automatically receiving COLA increases on their salaries. Congressional pay increases must be voted on, regardless of cost of living changes, and cannot go into effect until the following term.

Where can I find a PDF version of the 27 amendments?

This PDF version of the 27 Amendments has been prepared by constitutionus.com using a revised version of the constitution and its amendments. The PDF also includes the Bill of Rights which can be downloaded with the constitution. It also includes the other United States Constitutional Amendments

When did Michigan ratify the 27th Amendment?

With no time limit on ratification, the 27th Amendment was ratified in May 7, 1992, when Michigan approved it.