When does the salary increase take place if Congress decided to vote for a salary increase? In the next 6 months In the next 3 months Not until the next term starts

Not until the next term starts.<br /><br />In the United States, a salary increase for members of Congress does not take effect until the next term begins. This is to ensure that any changes in salary do not influence the current term's elections. The salary increase would be implemented starting with the next term, regardless of whether the current term is still ongoing or if the elections have already taken place.