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119-hjres-128119th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

Sponsored By: Representative Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

Introduced

Summary

Bars Members of Congress from receiving pay during a government shutdown.

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  • Members of Congress would forfeit compensation for any period that meets the amendment's definition of a Government shutdown, tying pay directly to the appropriations process.
  • State legislatures would decide whether the amendment takes effect because it must be ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years.
  • Congress would have explicit authority to pass laws that enforce the amendment and set the mechanics for withholding pay.

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No pay for Congress during shutdowns

This resolution would amend the Constitution so Members of Congress would not get paid during any government shutdown. A shutdown means funding lapses for any federal agency because Congress did not pass a spending bill or a continuing resolution. To take effect, two‑thirds of the House and Senate would need to propose it, and three‑fourths of states would need to ratify it within seven years. After ratification, Congress could pass laws to enforce it.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

SC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Joyce, John [R-PA-13]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

    SD • R

    Sponsored 9/30/2025

  • Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]

    AK • R

    Sponsored 10/3/2025

  • Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 10/3/2025

  • Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 10/3/2025

  • Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 10/3/2025

  • Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 10/3/2025

  • Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/3/2025

  • Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 10/3/2025

  • Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 10/3/2025

  • Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6]

    IN • R

    Sponsored 10/8/2025

  • Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 10/10/2025

  • Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2]

    KS • R

    Sponsored 10/21/2025

  • Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 11/4/2025

  • Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 11/12/2025

Roll Call Votes

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