[TheNewPundit]

So does this mean that no Congress-person can take a cabinet position if the pay was increased while they served? That would get in the way of several appointments I think.

[Jim Noble]

So does this mean that no Congress-person can take a cabinet position if the pay was increased while they served?

Yes, that's what it means. It couldn't be more clear.

Of course, "emoluments" is a hard word, so it wouldn't be fair to hold her to that.