Resolution to withhold Senators' pay during government shutdowns.
This resolution mandates that the Secretary of the Senate withhold any payments for Senators' compensation during a government shutdown. A government shutdown is defined as a lapse in appropriations for one or more federal agencies or departments. The withheld payments will be released to Senators as soon as practicable after the shutdown ends. This resolution will apply starting after the November 2026 general election.
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