Officially: Shutdown Fairness Act
S. 3012 would automatically fund pay and benefits for certain federal workers, service members, and some contractors who must work during a shutdown. It only applies when no continuing or full-year funding is in place, and the temporary spending is later charged to the agency’s eventual appropriation.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Latest: Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 609. (11/7/2025)
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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