Senate advances bill to block lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns

Published May 13, 2026 4:46pm ET | Updated May 13, 2026 4:46pm ET



The Senate overwhelmingly advanced a resolution on Wednesday that would block senators from receiving pay during government shutdowns, signaling growing bipartisan frustration with repeated funding standoffs in Congress.

According to a press release, Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-LA) resolution, which required 60 votes to invoke cloture, would require the Senate to withhold pay from all senators during government shutdowns.

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