A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

Sponsor: John Kennedy (Republican-LA)December 3, 2025

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.

Senators would have their pay withheld during government shutdowns

This resolution would stop Senators from getting their pay during a government shutdown. The Secretary of the Senate would hold their pay, releasing it only after the shutdown ends. This new rule would start after the federal election in November 2026.

What Would Change

Today, Senators continue to receive their regular pay even if a government shutdown occurs. If this resolution becomes law, Senators would have their pay withheld during any government shutdown and would only receive it once the shutdown has ended. This change would take effect after the November 2026 federal election.

Key Provisions

Requires the Secretary of the Senate to hold back Senators' pay during any government shutdown.
Releases Senators' held pay as soon as possible after a government shutdown ends.
Defines a "government shutdown" as a time when money runs out for one or more federal agencies or departments.
Starts this new rule after the federal election in November 2026.

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SRES 526 · 119th Congress · December 3, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

Party	Yes	NV
Republicans	49	1
Democrats	44	0
Independents	2	0

Party	Yes	NV
Republicans	49	1
Democrats	44	0
Independents	2	0

A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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