A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
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Overview
This resolution proposes to withhold the pay of U.S. Senators during a government shutdown. A government shutdown is defined as a lapse in appropriations for one or more federal agencies or departments. The Secretary of the Senate would be responsible for holding and releasing Senators’ pay as appropriate, contingent on the end of the shutdown. The resolution takes effect after the next Federal election in November 2026.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘Government shutdown’ as a lapse in appropriations for federal agencies.
- Designates the Secretary of the Senate to handle pay withholding and release.
- Requires the Secretary to hold Senators’ pay during a shutdown.
- Specifies that pay will be released promptly after a shutdown ends.
- Sets the effective date for the resolution to November 2026.
Who is affected
- U.S. Senators
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism to withhold Senators’ pay during government shutdowns.
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