S.Res. 526 Agreed to in the Senate Congress

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to in Senate
Sponsor Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] Introduced December 3, 2025 Cosponsors 4 (4 R) Latest action May 14, 2026

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.)

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. May 14, 2026 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2295)
  2. May 14, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  3. May 13, 2026 Measure laid before Senate by motion.
  4. May 13, 2026 Cloture on the motion to proceed invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 119. (consideration: CR S2255-2259)
  5. May 11, 2026 Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2190)
  6. May 11, 2026 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2190)
  7. Dec 17, 2025 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.
  8. Dec 17, 2025 Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator McConnell without amendment. Without written report.
  9. Dec 3, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S8486)
  10. Dec 3, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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