Senate votes to freeze members’ pay during future shutdowns

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 670

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a resolution Thursday that will prevent lawmakers in that chamber from receiving their paychecks during any government shutdowns that begin after this year’s midterm elections.

The voice vote on the measure from Louisiana Republican Sen. John Kennedy will not impact members in the House of Representatives since each chamber of Congress is able to set its own rules and procedures.

The two-page resolution requires the secretary of the …

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