HRES 892
Authorizing the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives regarding section 213 of title II of division C of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:16 PM
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This House Resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House to bring or join civil lawsuits against the Senate regarding a specific provision in a continuing appropriations act. The resolution argues that this provision, which offers financial awards to Senators, may violate the 27th Amendment to the Constitution, which requires a congressional election to occur before compensation changes take effect. If a court rules against the provision, the Speaker is authorized to seek reimbursement for related legal costs from the Senate.
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