Fun fact, although not expressly stated in the US Constitution in regards to congressional pay. The first members of the House and Senate were paid $6 per day, which translates to roughly $176 today. Members of Congress received $6-$8 per diem until 1855, with one brief exception.
Fun fact, although not expressly stated in the US Constitution in regards to congressional pay. The first members of the House and Senate were paid $6 per day, which translates to roughly $176 today. Members of Congress received $6-$8 per diem until 1855, with one brief exception.