Senators Advance Resolution to Withhold Their Pay During Shutdowns
Sen. John Kennedy (R- La.) speaks at the Capitol in Washington, on March 3, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The U.S. Senate unanimously agreed to advance a resolution that would withhold the paychecks of all senators during future federal government shutdowns. The proposal passed on a 99–1 cloture vote on May 13, with Sen. Pete