Congress has held rank-and-file pay at $174,000 since 2009, leaving inflation-adjusted compensation at its lowest level since the 1950s. A lawsuit could lead to raises and back pay, while lawmakers and researchers debate the effects of stagnant salaries.
Representative who describes the financial challenges of serving in Washington and argues that wealth among lawmakers can shape congressional priorities.
Los Angeles mayor cited as a comparison for public-official compensation.
ALSO MENTIONED James Madison, Historical figure cited in the article’s account of the 27th Amendment’s purpose.; James Orr, Historical South Carolina representative who argued that low congressional pay could exclude capable people or encourage vote-selling.; Ogden Mills, Historical New York Republican cited as an advocate of a congressional pay increase in 1925.; Zohran Mamdani, New York public official cited as a comparison for public-official compensation.
Washington representative quoted as opposing a congressional pay raise; the article identifies her as Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez.
Los Angeles mayor cited as a comparison for public-official compensation.
ALSO MENTIONED James Madison, Historical figure cited in the article’s account of the 27th Amendment’s purpose.; James Orr, Historical South Carolina representative who argued that low congressional pay could exclude capable people or encourage vote-selling.; Ogden Mills, Historical New York Republican cited as an advocate of a congressional pay increase in 1925.; Zohran Mamdani, New York public official cited as a comparison for public-official compensation.
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