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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.
Congress votes on their own salaries
Congress appropriates money to pay the salaries of members of the House and the Senate.
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.
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Congress' salaries are paid for from the general revenues collected by the federal government. Since the United States only collects revenues (taxes) through various income taxes (including the withholdings for Medicare and Social Security), Congress is in effect paid by taxpayers.
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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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