Senators Agree to Withhold Pay During Federal Shutdowns
Published on: May 14, 2026, 10:07 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Senators approved a resolution to suspend their pay during government shutdowns, aiming to make closures financially impactful for lawmakers themselves. The bipartisan measure follows frequent shutdowns, with senators agreeing to forgo salaries when federal closures occur, until normal government funding resumes.
