That language has been conspicuously stricken from the proposed continuing resolution (CR) currently before Congress.
Members of Congress earn more than 90 percent of Americans.
Until the pay freeze is reinstated, I will not vote for this CR.
The U.S. Capitol on Sept. 9, 2024 in Washington, D.C.Bonnie Cash/Getty Images
Not all legislators are so opposed to the pay bump.
Sen.Dick Durbin(D-Ill.)told CNNits high time members of Congress got a raise.
Its good news what has it been 10 years, 14 years?
And no COLA, no change at all?
I think its about time.
What about the media?
Think about that for a second, he said.
Half of your listeners are not there anymore [and] youre still getting the same paycheck.
