Twenty-seventh Amendment to the United States Constitution
The Twenty-seventh Amendment (Amendment XXVII, also known as the Congressional Compensation Act of 1789) [1] to the United States Constitution states that any law that …
The Twenty-Seventh Amendment - Constitution Center
Congress passed the Twenty-Seventh Amendment by a two-thirds vote of both Houses, in 1789, along with eleven other proposed constitutional amendments (the last ten of which were …
Twenty-seventh Amendment | Ratification, Congressional Pay, …
Sep 19, 2025 · Twenty-seventh Amendment, amendment (1992) to the Constitution of the United States that required any change to the rate of compensation for members of the U.S. …
Twenty-Seventh Amendment | Resources - U.S. Constitution
The original text of the Twenty-Seventh Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.
What Does the 27th Amendment Mean in Simple Terms?
Aug 20, 2025 · Understand the 27th Amendment: learn how it shapes congressional compensation and reinforces legislative accountability.
The Twenty-seventh Amendment - History, Art & Archives of the …
With no time limit on ratification, the Twenty-seventh Amendment was ratified in May 7, 1992, when Michigan approved it.
Overview of the Twenty-Seventh Amendment, Congressional …
The Twenty-Seventh Amendment prevents laws that modify Members of Congress’ compensation from taking effect until after an intervening congressional election. 1
The 27th Amendment: A Lesson In Persistence - Civics For Life
Although the 27th Amendment rarely makes headlines, it remains a crucial safeguard in the U.S. political system. It ensures that changes to congressional salaries happen transparently and …
An Overview of the 27th Amendment - Simplified & Explained
Nov 7, 2023 · The 27th amendment prohibits any law from increasing or decreasing the pay of members of Congress until the start of the next scheduled session of Congress. The …
27th Amendment Journey – U.S. Constitution.net
May 11, 2024 · Initially proposed in 1789 by James Madison, this amendment aimed to ensure that any alterations to congressional compensation would not be applied until after an election, …