I think one of the main flaws in our system of government is that Congress is expected to regulate themselves. And I don't see any plausible scenario that would

I think one of the main flaws in our system of government is that Congress is expected to regulate themselves. And I don't see any plausible scenario that would encourage them to outlaw a large chunk of their paycheck. Perhaps a large group of people suing several senate and house members to get a supreme court ruling? The constitution was written in a pre-industrial world where no large businesses existed yet, so it's not our founding fathers' faults, but now we're kind of stuck with an easily corruptible legislative branch.