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Senate resolution · S.Res. 526 (119th Congress)

A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.

U.S. Senate

AdoptedLatest action May 14, 2026

Sponsor: John Kennedy (U.S. Senator for Louisiana, Republican)

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Summary

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.)

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Where it stands

Approved and finalized.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

House Committee on Rules · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to Senate Committee on Rules and Administration · U.S. Senate.

Cosponsors

4

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Republican4

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed

    U.S. SenateMay 13, 2026Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to

    (99) (0) (0) (1)

Full history

  1. May 14, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2295)

    U.S. Senate

  2. May 14, 2026

    Introduced

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2295)

    U.S. Senate

  3. May 13, 2026

    Measure Laid Before Senate by motion.

    Measure laid before Senate by motion.

    U.S. Senate

  4. May 11, 2026

    Cloture Motion on the Motion to Proceed to the Measure Presented in Senate. (cr S2190)

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2190)

    U.S. Senate

  5. Dec 17, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator McConnell without amendment. Without written report.

Show full history (7 earlier events)
  1. Dec 17, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator McConnell without amendment. Without written report.

  2. Dec 17, 2025

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator McConnell without amendment. Without written report.

  3. Dec 17, 2025

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.

    U.S. Senate

  4. Dec 3, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. Senate

    U.S. Senate

  5. Dec 3, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S8486)

  6. Dec 3, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S8486)

  7. Dec 3, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S8486)

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