119th Congress
S.Res. 526

Withholds Senators' pay during government shutdowns

Stops paying Senators during federal government shutdowns, with their pay given after the shutdown ends, starting after the November 2026 election.

  • Pay is withheld during any lapse in funding for federal agencies
  • Senators are paid back as soon as the shutdown ends
  • The change starts the day after the November 2026 general election

Adopted by the Senate

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