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When was congress last pay raise?
The last pay raise for Congress was in 2009 bringing the minimum pay to $174,000 per year. Committee leaders earn more. A yearly automatic pay raise was voted into law in 1989. Congress blocked the pay raise for 2010 and 2011. Source: http://www.theolympian.com/2011/02/18/1548259/murray-requests-end-to-automatic.html
Who sets the member of the congress' salary and why do they rarely raise it?
Congress actually determines its own pay as laid out in the constitution. They get an automatic cost of living adjustment unless they vote to decline it so there is no need for them to vote to raise it very often.
Will congress get a pay raise in 2012?
no
What Members of Congress may give themselves a pay raise during current session of Congress?
Members of Congress can give themselves a pay raise during the current session through a process called the "automatic pay adjustment." However, this adjustment occurs only if Congress does not act to block it, which requires a vote. Generally, pay raises for Congress are often met with public scrutiny, and lawmakers may choose to forgo such increases to align with constituents' sentiments. Additionally, any pay raise would be subject to the legislative process and could be influenced by broader economic conditions.
What is the expected 2009 federal pay raise for civil servants?
Congress passed and the President signed legislation for the 2009 federal pay raise providing a 3.9 percent overall average increase for General Schedule employees. http://www.myfederalretirement.com/public/194.cfm
Under the Articles it was difficult for Congress to raise revenues to pay?
Debts
What is the procedure by which Congress was to raise funds?
In the Articles of Confederation, the procedure by which Congress was to raise funds was by taxing the states.
Members of congress may give themselves a pay raise during the current session of congress?
False
Members of Congress may give themselves a pay raise during the current session of Congress.?
False
Can the house of representatives give itself a pay raise?
Yes they can. In l989 they passed a a secret referendum to give themselves an annual pay raise whether they voted on it or not, it is automatic.
When congress votes itself a pay raise when will the pay raise take effect?
It cannot take effect before the beginning of the next session of Congress according to the 27th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution, ratified in May 1992.
When and how much was the last pay raise for senate?
The last pay raise for U.S. Senators was in January 2009, when their salary increased from $169,300 to $174,000 per year. There has not been a pay raise for Senators since then.
