US Senate Unanimously Approves Resolution to Withhold Member Pay During Federal Government Shutdowns

The US Senate unanimously passed a resolution to withhold pay from its members during federal government shutdowns.This measure addresses frustration over record-breaking closures of the Department of Homeland Security and general government operations that left federal workers without pay.The policy will take effect after the November election to comply with constitutional requirements regarding congressional compensation.Legislators aim to discourage the use of shutdowns as a default tool by ensuring they face financial consequences alongside federal staff.
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