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 adopted the resolution by voice vote. It will [...]
The Senate on Wednesday unanimously voted to advance a resolution sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to suspend senators’ pay during a government shutdown, something that could give lawmakers a powerful incentive not to shutter federal departments because of funding disputes in future years. The resolution only applies to members of the Senate and does not need to be approved by the House or signed by President Trump. It would take effect after the midterm election, so it would not apply to a possible government shutdown this fall, which Republicans think is likely to happen because of the deep animosity between Trump and Democratic senators. #Senate #Shutdown #Kennedy #Pay
Senators' pay would be put into an escrow account, meaning there would be no loss in pay. The senators just wouldn't receive any of it until the shutdown ends.