Senate unanimously advances resolution suspending senators’ pay during shutdown
The 99-0 vote advances a measure that would place senators’ salaries in escrow during shutdowns and delay any change until after the next election.
- The Senate voted unanimously to move forward on a resolution that would withhold senators' pay during future government shutdowns.
- The resolution, proposed by Sen. John Kennedy, would require the Senate secretary to withhold compensation for senators during a shutdown, taking effect after the 2026 midterm elections.
- Frustration with government shutdowns has been growing, with lawmakers on both sides previously introducing bills to withhold their pay and allow federal workers to be paid during lapses in funding.
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Senators Move to Freeze Their Pay During Shutdowns
The Senate moved a step closer Wednesday to docking its own paychecks during funding lapses. In a 99-0 vote, senators agreed to advance a resolution from Republican Sen. John Kennedy that would withhold their salaries during any future government shutdowns. Speaking to reporters, per the Washington Post , Majority Leader John...
Senate Advances Bill to Withhold Lawmakers’ Pay During Government Shutdowns › American Greatness
The Senate unanimously advanced legislation Wednesday that would suspend senators’ pay during future government shutdowns. The vote reflects growing frustration over lawmakers continuing to receive […] Source
Senate UNANIMOUSLY Advances Resolution to Withhold Lawmakers' Pay During Government Shutdowns
This might dissuade Democrats from shutting down the government again… Today, the Senate advanced a brilliant new resolution to withhold their own pay in the event of a government shutdown. The vote was unanimous — 99-0. Check it out: NOW: The US Senate advances a resolution WITHHOLDING Senators' pay if the federal government shuts down, in a whopping 99-0 vote This is LONG overdue! Do not reward them for shutting down TSA, DHS, and withholding…
Senators Advance Resolution to Withhold Their Pay During Shutdowns
The U.S. Senate unanimously agreed to advance a resolution that would withhold the paychecks of all senators during future federal government shutdowns. The proposal passed on a 99–1 cloture vote on May 13, with Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) not voting. The resolution will move forward to a final Senate vote, which will likely pass due to the overwhelming support shown among lawmakers on Wednesday’s vote. The rule is not a bill and won’t require a…
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