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Bill119th CongressFiled Dec 3, 2025Congress
S.Res. 526

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

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 17, 2025)

This resolution withholds compensation from Senators during any federal government shutdown (i.e., lapse in appropriations for one or more federal agencies or departments). Senators are to be paid as soon as practicable after the date on which the government shutdown ends.

The restriction applies beginning on the day after the regularly scheduled general election for federal office held in November 2026. (As background, the U.S. Constitution provides that legislation varying the level of compensation paid to members of Congress may not take effect until an intervening election has occurred.)

What just happenedMay 14, 2026

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

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 R
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  1. May 14, 2026Floor

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

  2. May 14, 2026Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  3. May 13, 2026Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion.

  4. May 13, 2026Floor

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

  5. May 11, 2026Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2190)

  6. May 11, 2026Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2190)

  7. Dec 17, 2025Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.

  8. Dec 17, 2025Committee

    Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator McConnell without amendment. Without written report.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  9. Dec 17, 2025Committee14000

    Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator McConnell without amendment. Without written report.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  10. Dec 3, 2025IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S8486)

    Rules and Administration Committee
  11. Dec 3, 2025IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate