Congressional Pay Raises Should Be Voted On By The People

The American people should be able to vote on whether or not Congress receives a raise. If Congress works for us then we should have a say as to whether or not they get a raise. The average American worker works roughly 240 days a year. The House of Representatives has averaged 137 "legislative days" a year since 2001 or one day of work every three days. As of 2015, the base salary for all rank-and-file members of the U.S. House and Senate is $174,000 per year, plus benefits or $16,000 for their summer break. Salaries have not been increased since 2009. The 114th Congress has passed 13 enacted laws and 181 resolutions so far. Constituents should decide if their elected official deserves a raise based upon his/her track record.