S.Res. 526 was agreed to by the Senate on May 14, 2026
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 89 words.
This resolution withholds compensation from Senators during any federal government shutdown (i.e., lapse in appropriations for one or more federal agencies or departments). Senators are to be paid as soon as practicable after the date on which the government shutdown ends. The restriction applies beginning on the day after the regularly scheduled general election for federal office held in November 2026. (As background, the U.S. Constitution provides that legislation varying the level of compensation paid to members of Congress may not take effect until an intervening election has occurred.)
- Committees
- Senate Rules and Administration Committee
- Policy area
- Congress: 28 of 922 bills became law, 113th–118th (3%)
- Sponsor
- 13 of 329 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 3, from introduced in senate to agreed to senate · 187 words
- Subjects
- Congressional operations and organizationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMembers of CongressSenate
- Latest action
- May 14, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2295)
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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