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The members of Congress determine their own salaries, typically voting for raises every couple of years.

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Does the 27th amendment prohibit members of Congress from receiving salary increases until after the next election has been held?

27th


What is the salary of a members of congress?

$158,000 for senators and representatives.


Do most members of Congress rely on their salary for income?

NOpe


What amendment was ratified in 1992?

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.


What house of congress are members paid a yearly salary of 165200?

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.


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


What is the salary of members of the congress today?

$174,000 per year. Plus benefits


Does the Speaker of the House get paid more than other members of Congress?

Yes, the Speaker of the House receives a higher salary than other members of Congress.


What was the topic of the last amendment that passed?

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.


What is congress yearly pay?

As of 2021, members of the U.S. Congress receive an annual salary of $174,000.


What limit does amendment xxvii put on salary changes for members of congress?

it cant be changed unless authorized by representatives


Who pays 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.