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Compensation for senators is set by Congress through legislation. The Constitution grants Congress the power to determine the salary and benefits for senators. Any changes to compensation for senators would require a new law to be passed by Congress.

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The Senators themselves.

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Compensation for senators is?

The same as for representatives


What sets the term lengths of US Senators and Congressmen?

The US Constitution, Article I, Sections 2 and 3, sets the term lengths and qualifications for US Senators and Congressmen. Article I sets the term of office for members of the US House of Representatives at two years (Section 2), and for US Senators at six years (Section 3).


Is Compensation for senators set by president?

no The U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section 6, Clause 1 state, in part, "The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States." And the 27th Amendment to the Constitution states, "No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened."


What amendment sets Congressmen's term limits?

There is no such amendment. US Senators and Representatives do not have term limits.


What does the twenty seventh amendment say about the salaries of senators and representives?

The actual text is... "No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of Representatives shall have intervened." In simple terms - it means that no laws concerning the pay of senators & representatives can be enforced before the next general election.


What was the 27 amendment?

The 27th Amendment states: No law, varying the compensation for the services of the Senators and Representatives, shall take effect, until an election of representatives shall have intervened.


How long does an employee have to work for you to carry workmens compensation in Illinois?

The minute that employee sets foot on your premisis he is covered. Now for regular health insurance he/she will have a time period as stated by your company. But workman compensation covers ANY employee regardless of how long they have been in your employment.


How do they determine the number of senate members in the state of Texas?

The US Constitution sets the number of Senators from each state. Each state has only two.


Who sets the senators and representatives salaries?

Taxpayers in the United States determine the salary of all people who work in the government.


How many senators from every state?

The United States Constitution sets the number of Senators for each state at two. Originally, each state selected its senators by action of their respective legislatures. This was changed by the 17th Amendment to the Constitution passed in 1913 creating the direct election of senators in each state. The movement to change came from the progressives of the time and a number of changes in American political life can be traced to that period.


How many members of the senate come from each state?

The Senate is composed of 100 Senators, two from each of the (currently) 50 states. Two senators per state is specified in the US Constitution and could only be changed by constitutional amendment.


How does the senate choose the number of members from each state?

The US Constitution sets the number of Senators from each state. Each state has only two. The voters of the state elect them.