A resolution reducing the annual rate of pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs during a year.
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Overview
This resolution establishes a system to reduce the annual pay of Senators if a government shutdown occurs. During a shutdown, the Secretary of the Senate will withhold a daily amount of the Senator’s pay for each day the shutdown lasts during a pay period. This applies to pay periods after the November 2026 general election. Before that election, Senators’ pay will be held in escrow during shutdowns, and those funds will be released on the effective date to ensure consistent compensation.
Key provisions
- Senators’ pay will be reduced during government shutdowns.
- The reduction is calculated based on one day’s pay and the number of 24-hour shutdown periods in a pay period.
- The pay reduction begins after the November 2026 general election.
- Pay is held in escrow before the pay reduction effective date.
- Escrowed funds will be released on the pay reduction effective date.
- The Secretary of the Senate is responsible for implementing these provisions.
- The resolution applies to the period from its adoption until the pay reduction effective date.
Who is affected
- Senators
- The Senate Administration
- Taxpayers (indirectly)
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism for reducing Senators’ pay during government shutdowns.
- Establishes an escrow account for holding Senators’ pay during shutdowns.
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