Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) recently argued that US House and Senate lawmakers should receive a monthly subsidy of $2,500 to help pay for housing in Washington, DC. “You shouldn't have to be among the wealthiest of Americans to serve properly in Congress,” said Chaffetz. Do you agree or disagree that members of Congress should get a $2,500/month housing stipend? | Daily Question

Representative Jason Chaffetz (R‑Utah) recently argued that US House and Senate lawmakers should receive a monthly subsidy of $2,500 to help pay for housing in Washington, DC. “You shouldn't have to be among the wealthiest of Americans to serve properly in Congress,” said Chaffetz. Do you agree or disagree that members of Congress should get a $2,500/month housing stipend? Published on June 29, 2017 → Survey conducted on June 29, 2017 on 6881 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Strongly agree

6%

Somewhat agree

13%

Somewhat disagree

12%

Strongly disagree

50%

Not sure

19%

Strongly agree

6%

Somewhat agree

13%

Somewhat disagree

12%

Strongly disagree

50%

Not sure

19%

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