由于政治上的强烈反对,立法者避免了连续第15年的加薪。 Lawmakers avoided a pay raise for the 15th consecutive year due to political backlash concerns.

尽管《宪法》允许这样做,但议会立法者今年没有收到加薪,因为担心政治反弹,他们已有近15年没有加薪。 Despite the Constitution allowing it, Congressional lawmakers did not receive a pay raise this year, as they have not for nearly 15 years, due to fears of political backlash. 提议的增长未能通过,突出表明立法者不愿自首,引起人们对公众看法的关切。 The proposed increase failed to pass, highlighting the reluctance among lawmakers to grant themselves raises amid concerns about public perception.