All Roll Calls
Yes: 99 • No: 0
119-sres-526119th Congress
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
Sponsored By: Senator Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Passed Senate
Summary
Withholding Senators' pay during a government shutdown would require the Secretary of the Senate to hold each Senator's compensation for the duration of any lapse in appropriations. The resolution defines a "Government shutdown" as a lapse in appropriations for one or more federal agencies or departments, allows the Secretary to designate an employee to carry out the rule, requires the Secretary to release held payments as soon as practicable after the shutdown ends, and makes the rule apply starting the day after the November 2026 general election.
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No Senate pay during shutdowns
During any government shutdown, the Secretary of the Senate holds each Senator’s pay. A shutdown means a lapse in funding for one or more federal agencies. Pay held during the shutdown is released as soon as practicable after it ends. This rule starts the day after the November 2026 general election.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kennedy, John [R-LA]
LA • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/20/2026
Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL]
FL • R
Sponsored 3/25/2026
Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
AL • R
Sponsored 5/11/2026
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
ME • R
Sponsored 5/12/2026
Roll Call Votes
senate vote • 5/13/2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 526
Yes: 99 • No: 0