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