A joint resolution to ensure that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of the Treasury are those which were in effect on January 1, 1989.
Public Law 103-2 · S.J.Res. 1 · 103rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Jan 19, 1993 · Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Sen. John Glenn (D-OH)
Cosponsors (4): Sen. William Roth, Sen. David Pryor,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Reduces the compensation and other emoluments attached to the office of Secretary of the Treasury to those in effect January 1, 1989.
Provides for expedited disposition of any civil action brought before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia or any appeal thereof to the Supreme Court to contest the constitutionality of the Secretary's appointment or continuance in office.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Jan 19, 1993Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 103-2.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jan 8, 1993PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jan 6, 1993FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- Jan 5, 1993FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.