US Senate: Senators' pay suspended during government shutdown to feel federal employees' financial hardship
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- 📰 Published: May 15, 2026 at 11:07
- 🔍 Collected: May 15, 2026 at 11:32 (24 min after Published)
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The US Senate unanimously agreed to suspend senators' salaries during government shutdowns, with back pay issued after budget approval. Proposed by Republican Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, the resolution aims to make lawmakers empathize with the financial struggles of federal employees and discourage government shutdowns. It applies only to senators and takes effect after the November midterm elections.