Presidential Action on Joint Resolution Disapproving Pay Raise

Presidential Action on Joint Resolution Disapproving Pay Raise Under the Federal Salary Act of 1987, a pay raise recommended by the President becomes effective as law unless it is disapproved by a joint resolution “agreed to by the Congress” prior to the end of the 30-day period beginning when the President submits his recom­ mendation. The Act thus requires passage of the joint resolution by both Houses of Congress, but not signature by the President, prior to the end of the period. The Constitution requires that the joint resolution disapproving the pay raise be presented to the President,…