Congress votes on their own salaries
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Congress
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.
The charter
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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It's a secret.
No- Congress can not reduce the salaries of people already in office.
Congress is not willing to vote to cut their own salaries.
Congress has the power to determine the salaries of representatives.
No- the President has no say whatsoever concerning Congressional salaries. Congress controls the purse-strings of the nation and sets all the salaries that are paid from the US treasury.