Can the president give raises to the Congress?

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2026-04-26 15:21

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No, Pay is set by Congress. The only vote the president has is his own individual vote just like any other citizen. The power he does have over Congress is the VETO. So, he can't vote himself a raise, but he can veto a pay cut!

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