An Illinois Congressman joined several lawmakers recently to block Congress from getting a pay raise.

Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen, joined Congresswoman Angie Craig and Congressman Chris Pappas in the effort. The goal is to urge leaders to block an effort to increase Congress members' pay.

Members of Congress receive one hundred 74 thousand dollars in annual salary.

Sorensen, Craig, and Pappas cite rising costs of everyday household items as a reason for not voting for a pay raise.