The members of Congress determine their own salaries, typically voting for raises every couple of years.
27th
$158,000 for senators and representatives.
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27th Amendment, which prohibits increases or decreases to the salary of Congress members from taking effect until the beginning of the next set of terms of office for Representatives.
None of the House of Congress members are paid $165,200.00 salary per year. The House and Senate are paid $174,000 per year and up.
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
$174,000 per year. Plus benefits
Yes, the Speaker of the House receives a higher salary than other members of Congress.
The Twenty-seventh Amendment forbids any law that increases or decreases the salary of members of the Congress from taking effect until the start of the next set of terms of office for Representatives.
As of 2021, members of the U.S. Congress receive an annual salary of $174,000.
it cant be changed unless authorized by representatives
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.