Senate
May 11, 2026

A 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)
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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JK

Mr. Kennedy

Senate (R) Louisiana

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Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2190)

May 11, 2026

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