Senators Vote To Withhold Own Pay During Government Shutdowns
The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution to withhold their pay during government shutdowns. Senators will still receive backpay once the shutdowns conclude. This decision has sparked various opinions among the public regarding the implications of such a measure.
- ▪The resolution was approved unanimously by the Senate.
- ▪Senators will not receive their paychecks during government shutdowns.
- ▪They will still be entitled to backpay after the shutdowns end.
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American Voices Senators Vote To Withhold Own Pay During Government Shutdowns Share Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Bluesky Share on LinkedIn Share on SMS Share on WhatsApp Email this Page Published: May 16, 2026 The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their own paychecks in the event of a government shutdown, although they would still receive backpay after the future shutdowns end. What do you think? “This is why it’s more stable to be a senator in the private sector.” Grant Haverty, Raisin Dehydrator “Now let’s see what we can do about the fact that they get paid the rest of the time.” Mick Deibert, Graffiti Remover “They can always spend the break legislating overseas.” Jocelyn Fu, Church Custodian
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