Senate adopts resolution to withhold senators' pay during government shutdowns
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Key Points:
- The Senate unanimously passed a resolution requiring senators' pay to be withheld during federal government shutdowns, with payments released only after the shutdown ends.
- The measure, led by GOP Sen. John Kennedy, aims to enforce "shared sacrifice," reflecting the unpaid status of federal workers during shutdowns.
- The resolution passed 99-0 to advance earlier in the week and will take effect after the November elections due to the 27th Amendment restrictions.
- This action follows two recent record-breaking shutdowns lasting 43 and 76 days, which severely impacted federal employees and government operations.
- While the resolution applies only to the Senate and won't prevent all shutdowns, supporters hope it encourages lawmakers to avoid using shutdowns as a negotiating tactic.