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SR526

A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

Introduced·12/3/25

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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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 526 RC# 119

99 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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History

May 14

Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2295)

May 13

Senate

Cloture on the motion to proceed invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 119. (consideration: CR S2255-2259)

May 13

Senate

Measure laid before Senate by motion.