Senators Advance Resolution to Withhold Their Pay During Shutdowns

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 Ricketts (R-Neb.) not voting.

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Original News Source Link – Epoch Times