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Do some digging amongst the following which may help or confuse you more regarding this entire process. The House passed this legislation back in Sept. 13, 2012 on a vote of 391 - 91 with 9 not voting. The Senate passed a concurring Joint Resolution on Sept 22, 2012 with a 62 - 30 vote.

There are multiple EOs from previous Presidents regarding this same subject at this link

I don't care. It's pernicious,and it's folly, and if other Presidents -- I should say, actual Presidents -- thought they could raise Congress's pay by Executive Order, then I've got a news flash for you: It's unconstitutional as hell!

Presidents raise Congress's pay? HELL NO!!