119th Congress
S.Res. 526
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- John Kennedy(R-LA)
- Introduced
- Dec 3, 2025
- Policy area
- Congress
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Official text
- Agreed to Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (4)
Added later (4)
- John Cornyn (R-TX) · Mar 20, 2026
- Ashley Moody (R-FL) · Mar 25, 2026
- Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL) · May 11, 2026
- Susan M. Collins (R-ME) · May 12, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to Senate” version
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.)
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 Senate #119 | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. Res. 526 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Set your home to see |
Actions
- May 14, 2026 · Senate
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2295) - May 14, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. - May 13, 2026 · Senate
Measure laid before Senate by motion. - May 13, 2026 · Senate
Cloture on the motion to proceed invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 119. (consideration: CR S2255-2259) - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2190) - May 11, 2026 · Senate
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2190) - Dec 17, 2025 · Senate
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296. - Dec 17, 2025 · Senate
Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator McConnell without amendment. Without written report. - Dec 3, 2025 · Senate
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S8486) - Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate