All Roll Calls
Yes: 99 • No: 0
SRES526119th Congress
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
Sponsored By: Senator Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Passed Senate
Summary
Withholds Senators' pay during any federal government shutdown. It would require the Secretary of the Senate to hold salary payments for each Senator while appropriations lapse and to release those payments as soon as practicable after the shutdown ends. The rule takes effect the day after the November 2026 federal general election.
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Senators' pay withheld during shutdowns
During any government shutdown, the Secretary of the Senate withholds Senators’ pay. A “government shutdown” means a lapse in funding for one or more federal agencies. The Secretary releases the held pay as soon as possible after the shutdown ends. A designated Senate employee may carry out these duties. This rule applies starting the day after the November 2026 federal 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
Katie Britt
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