The U.S. Constitution's 27th and most recent amendment took more than 200 years to pass Congress can pass a bill that varies the pay of representatives and senators, but it cannot take effect ...

This amendment was included as one of the Bill of Rights when submitted to Congress in 1789. Unlike the first 10 amendments, the amendment was not ratified together with the 10 Bill of Rights.

Opinion: It took 200 years for the 27th Amendment to be ratified. Here's what it's about I applaud efforts to enhance public education regarding government and citizenship.

Opinion Opinion: It took 200 years for the 27th Amendment to be ratified. Here's what it's about Paul G. Summers Thu, November 14, 2024 at 4:02 AM PST 2 min read ...

The 27th Amendment, it will be remembered, was originally the second of 12 proposals sent to the states by Congress for ratification in September 1789. But the “Compensation amendment ...

The 27th Amendment curtailed congressional pay raises; since its 1992 passage, congressional pay has increased 34.4% (and has remained unchanged since 2009) relative to 67.1% inflation.