Senate advances legislation to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns
Summary
The U.S. Senate voted unanimously to move forward a bill that would stop paying senators during government shutdowns. The bill aims to hold senators’ pay until the government reopens and could start after the November 2026 election.Key Facts
- The Senate voted 99-0 to advance the resolution; one Republican senator did not vote.
- The bill would pause senators' paychecks during any future federal government shutdowns.
- Payments would be released only after the shutdown ends.
- The resolution was introduced by Republican Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana.
- Similar bills exist in the House of Representatives but their fate is uncertain.
- The proposal follows recent long government shutdowns where many federal workers lost pay while senators continued to receive theirs.
- The bill addresses concerns about lawmakers being paid during shutdowns when federal workers and citizens face financial hardship.
- The bill is expected to pass with strong support when it comes up for final approval.
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