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Congress has the power to determine the salaries of representatives.
Congress is paid by the government, which means that taxpayers ultimately cover the salaries and expenses of Congress members. Their salaries and benefits are determined by legislation and are public record.
Members of Congress are paid by the federal government. The salaries of members of Congress are determined by law and are paid out of the federal treasury.
Congress votes on their own salaries
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They are usually, but not always, determined by a salary compensation plan which is created to be reflective of salaries of like positions in the community in which the agency is located.
Members of Congress collectively set their own salaries. Of course, if they appear to be overly greedy, there is always the possibility that voters will want to elect different people to Congress.
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No- Congress can not reduce the salaries of people already in office.