A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
Withholding Senator Pay During Government Shutdowns
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This resolution would stop Senators from getting paid during a government shutdown. A shutdown happens when Congress cannot agree on a budget, causing federal agencies to run out of money and close.
- During a shutdown, the Senate's financial office would hold all salary payments for every Senator. The Senators would only get their missing paychecks once the government officially reopens and the shutdown is over.
- This plan is meant to hold lawmakers accountable by making them face the same financial uncertainty as thousands of federal workers. If the full Senate approves the resolution, the new rule would begin after the November 2026 elections.
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Milestones
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2295)
Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Cloture on the motion to proceed invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 119.
The Senate is voting on whether to even start debating this bill. This vote can be used to block bills before discussion begins.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
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