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SRES 493119th CongressIn Committee

A resolution reducing the annual rate of pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs during a year.

Introduced: Nov 10, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-Louisiana)
Standard Summary
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Senate resolution to reduce Senators' pay during government shutdowns, with escrow mechanism for periods before 2026 election.

Key Points

  • 1Reduces Senator pay by one day's worth for each day of government shutdown
  • 2Effective after November 2026 general election
  • 3Holds salaries in escrow during shutdowns before effective date
  • 4Releases escrowed amounts on effective date to comply with 27th Amendment
  • 5Applies to any lapse in appropriations for federal agencies
  • 6Administered by Secretary of the Senate

Impact Areas

Members of SenateFederal budget and appropriationsGovernment shutdown policies
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