Actually, the tax limit has been risen a few times, I remember when it was ~68000 and then it ended up being ~98000 in the late 90s, maybe in the Clinton Admin.

Actually, the tax limit has been risen a few times, I remember when it was ~68000 and then it ended up being ~98000 in the late 90s, maybe in the Clinton Admin. I think it is now ~163000, I can only assume that that was done by Obama. In today's environment, as you say, I doubt it will be raised until 2/3 of the Senate and the Pres wants to raise it.