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When did congress first give themselves pay raises without the vote of the people?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, on a passed referendum in 1989, they receive it automaticaly
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What powers congress should be taken away?
power to vote themselves raises, as well as the right to serve unlimited terms
Who raises Bengal tigers young?
Their mother raises them until 18 months then they start trying to hunt for themselves
Is it difficult for members of congress to receive a salary increase?
Yes, they're paid by us
Who has the power to give raises to congresspersons?
Congress votes on, and approves, its own paryraises.
Who Determines White House Pay Raises?
The US Congress sets all federal salaries including the President. (It can not reduce salaries of people already in office .)
Can the president give raises to the Congress?
No, Pay is set by Congress. The only vote the president has is his own individual vote just like any other citizen. The power he does have over Congress is the VETO. So, he can't vote himself a raise, but he can veto a pay cut!
Who approves salary increases for the members of Congress?
The members of Congress determine their own salaries, typically voting for raises every couple of years.
What'd prevent members of congress from voting larger pay raises for themselves?
The 27th Amendment "No law, varying the compensation for the services of senators and representatives, shall take effect until an election of representatives shall have intervened."
Who decides how much the president gets paid?
Congress approves salary raises. The last raise was from $200,000 to $400,000 for Bill Clinton effective 2001. For additional information : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States#Salary
Congress raises barriers against foreign imports?
The Smoot-Hawley Act, passed by the U.S. Congress, imposed a tariff on imports into the United States. Herbert Hoover signed the act into law in 1930.
Who decides the amount the congress members get paid?
the members of congress. Because this is a financial matter, all money or financial bills begin in the House of Representatives. Passing then to the Senate if the House agrees with the bill for a pay raise. If passed by the Senate the bill is sent to the US President to be signed into law.
Can dogs be racsit?
Yes, if a people raises their dogs to be that way.
