Ratified twice by Kentucky and North Carolina, it was rejected by Nebraska and never approved by the Pennsylvania Senate.
Ratified twice by Kentucky and North Carolina, it was rejected by Nebraska and never approved by the Pennsylvania Senate. Originally written by James Madison, it did not take effect for over 203 years and has been largely circumvented by annual "cost of living adjustments." For ten points, name this amendment to the US Constitution which states that any pay raise Congress votes for itself will not take effect until the after the next Congressional election.
Ratified twice by Kentucky and North Carolina, it was rejected by Nebraska and never approved by the Pennsylvania Senate.
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