Senators Lose Pay During Government Shutdowns
Official: A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
IntroducedDecember 3, 2025
Why This Matters
This resolution states that Senators will not be paid during government shutdowns, holding their pay until the shutdown ends.
If you are a Senator, you will not receive your salary during any government shutdown starting after November 2026.
Affects: This resolution affects all United States Senators and their compensation during government shutdowns.
What does this resolution do?
1. Senators will not receive their paychecks during any government shutdown. 2. The Secretary of the Senate will hold payments until the shutdown ends. 3. Once the shutdown is over, Senators will receive their withheld payments promptly. 4. This resolution takes effect after the general election in November 2026.
Who is affected?
This resolution affects all United States Senators and their compensation during government shutdowns.