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Congress does. But according to the constitution, changes can't kick in until after the next election.
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What determines congressional salaries?
Congress
Who determines who redirects congressional state districts?
Each individual state legislature determines the districts.
How does the census affect congress?
The census determines how many Congressional Representatives we have for the next decade.
Which amendment pertains to congressional salary regulations?
The 27th amendment pertains to congressional salaries. This amendment states that any changes to salary cannot go into effect until the next election of representatives. This is to prevent congress from raising their own salaries.
What is the extremely powerful congressional committee that determines when debate on a bill will take place?
the house rules committee
John boehner salary?
His congressional salary is $223,500 annually. This is the standard pay for Speaker of the House. Source: http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/uscongress/a/congresspay.htm
Can president obama's current presidential salary be increased by the legislative barnch?
No, presidential and congressional salary increases cannot take effect during the same term in which they are passed.
What is the usual reason given high congressional salary?
Members are likely to say almost anything and need protection
What issue does the 27th Amendment address?
The 27th amendment to the Constitution refers to the wages of senators and congressmen. Essentially, the amendment prevents congress people from giving themselves a salary increase.
What is one factor determining the number of representatives for a given congressional district is the distribution of?
One factor that determines the number of representatives for a given Congressional District is the distribution of the population with a state. The more populated a state is, the more members that state can have in Congress.
Who determines pay of the president?
The US Congress sets his salary. They are not allowed to change it during his term of office.
What are congressional perks?
free mail, nice salary, generous travel allowance, free everyday services (flowers, drycleaning, etc)
