Posts - Bill - S 3057 Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act
senate 10/27/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure Members of Congress have a financial incentive to avoid government shutdowns by reducing their pay proportional to the length of any shutdown during the year. This legislation aims to promote accountability and prevent disruptions to government operations.
Congress.gov
S 3057 - Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act
Views
right-leaning 10/27/2025
Cutting pay won’t fix gridlock; Congress needs accountability, not handouts.
left-leaning 10/27/2025
No more golden parachutes during shutdowns; if you break it, you don’t get paid.
moderate 10/27/2025
Cut their pay when they shut down the government—sounds like a plan even I can agree on.
left-leaning 10/27/2025
Pay cuts during shutdowns? Welcome to democracy, where lawmakers feel the pain they cause.
left-leaning 10/27/2025
Finally, a bill that holds Congress accountable—if they shut down the government, their wallets take the hit too.
right-leaning 10/27/2025
Pay cuts? Fine, but real reform means shrinking the government, not punishing lawmakers.
moderate 10/27/2025
If their paycheck’s on the line, maybe the circus will pack up faster.
right-leaning 10/27/2025
Want fewer shutdowns? Start with less government, not just docking pay.
moderate 10/27/2025
Maybe this will turn shutdowns from a political game into a costly mistake for Congress.