Senators Unanimously Approve Resolution to Withhold Their Pay During Future Government Shutdowns
(www.thegatewaypundit.com)
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Once you've stolen enough from the taxpayers why not throw them a meaningless bone?
I agree, it’s meaningless, for now.
Hopefully we there will be a government shutdown after the midterms that lasts indefinitely.
Do the federal workers have their pay in an escrow account for payout after the shutdown is over? If not the Senators shouldn’t!
Totally thought this was the Bee!
100%. I totally had to check the tag. Same with the "SCOTUS delivers a unanimous decision" post. I thought surely that's the Bee!!!
I’ve been fooled before as well :)
No grifting unless the government is open
Summary: The US Senate unanimously approved a resolution on May 14, 2026, to suspend senators' pay during government shutdowns. The measure, sponsored by Republican Senator John Kennedy, aims to discourage lawmakers from blocking funding bills. The resolution defines a shutdown as a lapse in funding for one or more federal agencies, meaning even partial shutdowns will affect senators' pay. Under the new rule, if a government shutdown occurs, senators' salaries will be withheld and placed in an escrow account, unavailable until the government reopens. The measure does not require approval from the House or President Trump and will take effect after the upcoming midterm elections.
The measure does not require approval from the House or President Trump and will take effect after the upcoming midterm elections.