Senators would not get their regular paychecks while a government shutdown is happening. Their pay would be held and then paid back after the shutdown ends.
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A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs. is a Senate bill passed by the Senate. The latest recorded action: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Latest action on S.Res. 526: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. Senators because it changes when they get paid during a shutdown. It also affects the Secretary of the Senate, whose office would have to hold and later release the pay. Voters may also care because the rule would not start until after the November 2026 federal general election.
Why this matters: Government shutdowns can stop pay, services, and normal work across parts of the federal government. This resolution would make Senators feel part of that disruption by delaying their own pay during a shutdown. It could make the pay rule clearer for the public. It is unclear whether it would change budget talks or make shutdowns less likely.
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