[anniegetyourgun]

I think there should be such a device in the chambers of Congress. The minute they introduce a bill to raise their salaries (directly or indirectly), the lights, a/c, and backup generators all go out.

[Archangelsk]

I know your comment was made in half-jest, but who exactly would enact such a measure? Yes, I know that the critters in Congress first and foremost look after themselves, but your question has more serious implications than a lot of folks are willing to admit.

Do we really want to go there?

[bimbo]

The minute they introduce a bill to raise their salaries …

Congress has already bypassed that one … they have “an independent commission” which raises their salary every time one of them farts.