Then. in 1981. Congress devised procedures whereby members could receive the costofliving increases without having to vote on appropriating the funds. In 1985. the quadrennial commission process underwent revision. because the old procedure by which either chamber could block the presidents recommended pay raise was upset by the Supreme Court ruling (Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Chadha). which banned such "legislative vetoes." Congress. therefore. rewrote the law to conform to the Courts decision. Now. to block a recommended pay increase. both chambers are required to pass a resolution of disapproval. which the president must sign. within thirty days of the date the president submits his budget.
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