In this Just the News article, the Senate moved forward with a resolution that would delay senators’ pay during government shutdowns, though the measure is more symbolic than punitive because the money would eventually be paid.
- The Senate voted unanimously Wednesday to advance a resolution suspending senators’ pay during government shutdowns.
- The measure is sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., and is intended to pressure lawmakers to avoid shutdown standoffs.
- Senators would not permanently lose their pay; the money would be placed into an escrow account until the shutdown ends.
- The resolution would apply only to senators, meaning the House would not need to approve it and the president would not need to sign it.
- The pay delay would be triggered if Congress fails to fund federal agencies before the deadline.
- The unanimous vote was to end debate on proceeding to the resolution, signaling strong support for final passage.
- The measure would not take effect until after the midterm elections.
- It would not apply to any possible government shutdown this fall, limiting its immediate impact.
Read the full story: https://justthenews.com/government/congress/senate-advances-resolution-suspend-senators-pay-during-government-shutdowns
