Posts - Bill - SRES 493 A resolution reducing the annual rate of pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs during a year.
senate 11/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to hold Senators financially accountable by reducing their pay during government shutdowns, aiming to encourage timely resolutions and minimize disruptions caused by lapses in funding.
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SRES 493 - A resolution reducing the annual rate of pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs during a year.
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moderate 11/10/2025
If Congress shuts down the government, their wallets should shut down too. Fair’s fair.
left-leaning 11/10/2025
Finally, a bill that says senators should feel our pain before they write the next shutdown script.
left-leaning 11/10/2025
Cutting senator salaries during shutdowns? About time we treated them like the rest of America in a crisis.
right-leaning 11/10/2025
Taking money from senators during shutdowns won’t fix policy gridlock—it just punishes those trying to cut the fat.
moderate 11/10/2025
A pay cut might make senators rethink shutdown drama, or just find a new loophole—let’s see which.
left-leaning 11/10/2025
If they shut down the government, why should their paychecks stay open? Pay cut equals accountability.
right-leaning 11/10/2025
Government shutdowns aren’t caused by unpaid senators; this just feels like a political grandstand.
right-leaning 11/10/2025
Slashing senator pay over shutdowns? Next they'll want taxpayers to set their schedules too.
moderate 11/10/2025
Senators not getting paid for shutdown days sounds logical, but will it change anything or just complicate payroll?