Politics
Congress Passes Pay Suspension Rule for Senators During Shutdowns
The U.S. Senate unanimously adopted a resolution to suspend senators' pay during future government shutdowns, aiming to incentivize timely funding bills and avoid political deadlock.
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The Hill
The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to suspend senators' pay during future government shutdowns, a new rule that could give lawmakers in the upper chamber a powerful incentive not to block funding bills ahead of key deadlines. The Senate ad
2026-05-14 16:20 UTC