Senators Approve Pay Withholding During Government Shutdowns

In a significant move to address the growing frustration surrounding government shutdowns, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution requiring senators to forfeit their salaries during such disruptions.

Senators Approve Pay Withholding During Government Shutdowns. In a significant move to address the growing frustration surrounding government shutdowns, the Senate unanimously passed a resolution requiring senators to forfeit their salaries during such disruptions. This bipartisan effort aims to impose financial consequences on lawmakers in light of frequent and prolonged federal closures that have characterized the legislative landscape in recent years. The resolution specifies that whenever a government shutdown affects any federal agency, the Secretary of the Senate will withhold senators’ pay until the government is operational again. The measure is set to take effect after the November 3 general election and applies only to the Senate, leaving the pay of House members unaffected. Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, the sponsor of the...