[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 91 (Friday, June 15, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H3707]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

           By Mr. HECK:
       H.R. 5951.
       Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant 
     to the following:
       Article 1, Section 6: The Senators and Representatives 
     shall receive a compensation for their services, to be 
     ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of the 
     United States.
       Article 1, Section 8: . . . To make all laws which shall be 
     necessary and proper for carrying into execution the 
     foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this 
     Constitution in the government of the United States, or in 
     any department or officer thereof.

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