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.