PoliticalAccede to reform demands2026-05-14🇺🇸

U.S. Senate resolution would withhold senators' pay during government shutdowns

source: United States Senate

On 2026-05-14, the United States Senate unanimously adopted a resolution in Washington to withhold senators' pay during any lapse in appropriations for federal agencies or departments. The measure directs the secretary of the Senate to hold back pay during a shutdown and release it after funding resumes.

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