Senate
May 11, 2026A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
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What it does: This Senate resolution stops Senators from getting paid during a government shutdown, when Congress fails to pass spending bills. The Secretary of the Senate holds their pay until the shutdown ends, then releases it. It starts after the November 2026 election. Key impacts: Affects only Senators, who get back pay later. Aims to push Congress...
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Introduced(12/3/25)
Committee
Passed
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Passed
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President
Law
Sponsor
JK
Mr. Kennedy
Senate (R) Louisiana
Cosponsors (4)
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Latest Action
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2190)
May 11, 2026
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