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Saxbe fix

(US, politics) Specifically, a method for correcting violations of Article 1, Section 6, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution.

ˈsæksbi ˈfɪksDocumented since 1910s1910sSilenthistorical161 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, politics) Specifically, a method for correcting violations of Article 1, Section 6, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(US, politics) A solution to violations of a clause in the United States Constitution that prevents sitting members of Congress being appointed to jobs created for them or for which the salary was increased while they were in office.

Origin: After William B. Saxbe (1916–2010), who was confirmed as Attorney General in 1973 after Congress reduced the office's salary to the level it had been before Saxbe's term commenced. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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