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Senate adopts measure to suspend senators’ pay during future shutdowns
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Senate adopts measure to suspend senators’ pay during future shutdowns

The Hill · May 14, 2026, 4:20 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

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 ad

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