Do they earn their bucks?

A little Trivia:

The House and Senate are expected to be in session for fewer days in 2019 than they were in 2018.

• The Senate is scheduled to meet for 168 days in 2019 vs 186 days in 2018

• The House is scheduled to meet for 130 days v 171 in 2018.

From 2001 to 2018, the Senate spent an average of 165 days in session each year, and the House spent an average of 140 days in session. [Ballotpedia]

Congress: Leadership Members' Salary (2018)

Leaders of the House and Senate are paid a higher salary than rank-and-file members.

Senate Leadership

Majority Party Leader - $193,400
Minority Party Leader - $193,400

House Leadership

Speaker of the House - $223,500
Majority Leader - $193,400
Minority Leader - $193,400 [ThoughtCo]

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