Rep. Chip Roy, a Republican from Texas who is spearheading the conservative House Republicans’ effort to undermine the CR,
Also recognized the irony of members being paid more while many Americans are angry at Congress for not passing a balanced budget, cutting spending, or securing the border.
Roy said to reporters on Wednesday, “When we’re failing, it’s hard to go to the American people and explain why we’ve earned the right.
To even have that conversation [pay raise increases].” “I believe that if you quit day trading and perform your job, the American people may consider that salary increases make some sense.
Congress, how about passing a balanced budget? Why don’t you quit spending more of our money? The United States border should be secured. Then why don’t you engage in day trading?
Roy said, “And then discuss compensation with me.” On Wednesday, DeSantis posted on X the proposed 28th Amendment,
