Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
S.Res. 526 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
5 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 4 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John (R-LA) (Introduced 12/03/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.56 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 5 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Rules and Administration Committee; Senate - Rules and Administration Committee |
| Latest Action | 05/14/2026 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2295) |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to Senate (12/17/2025)
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.)
119 SRES 526 RS: Withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs. U.S. Senate 2026-05-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. III119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. RES. 526IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 3, 2025Mr. Kennedy (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, Mrs. Moody, Mrs. Britt, and Ms. Collins) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and AdministrationDecember 17, 2025Reported by Mr. McConnell, without amendmentMay 14, 2026Considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONWithholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.1.Withholding pay of Senators during Government shutdowns(a)DefinitionsIn this section—(1)the term Government shutdown means a lapse in appropriations for 1 or more Federal agencies or departments; and(2)the term Secretary of the Senate means the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out the requirements of this section.(b)Withholding Senators' pay if Government shutdown occurs(1)Withholding paymentsDuring any period in which a Government shutdown is in effect, the Secretary of the Senate shall disburse and hold any payments otherwise required to be made with respect to such period for the compensation of each Senator.(2)Release of paymentsThe Secretary of the Senate shall release to each Senator any payments held under paragraph (1) with respect to a Government shutdown as soon as practicable after the date on which the Government shutdown ends.(c)Effective dateThis section shall apply on and after the day after the date of the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2026.
119 SRES 526 IS: Withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs. U.S. Senate 2025-12-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. III119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 526IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 3, 2025Mr. Kennedy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and AdministrationRESOLUTIONWithholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.1.Withholding pay of Senators during Government shutdowns(a)DefinitionsIn this section—(1)the term Government shutdown means a lapse in appropriations for 1 or more Federal agencies or departments; and(2)the term Secretary of the Senate means the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out the requirements of this section.(b)Withholding Senators' pay if Government shutdown occurs(1)Withholding paymentsDuring any period in which a Government shutdown is in effect, the Secretary of the Senate shall disburse and hold any payments otherwise required to be made with respect to such period for the compensation of each Senator.(2)Release of paymentsThe Secretary of the Senate shall release to each Senator any payments held under paragraph (1) with respect to a Government shutdown as soon as practicable after the date on which the Government shutdown ends.(c)Effective dateThis section shall apply on and after the day after the date of the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2026.
119 SRES 526 RS: Withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs. U.S. Senate 2025-12-17 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIICalendar No. 296119th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 526IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 3, 2025Mr. Kennedy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and AdministrationDecember 17, 2025Reported by Mr. McConnell, without amendmentRESOLUTIONWithholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.1.Withholding pay of Senators during Government shutdowns(a)DefinitionsIn this section—(1)the term Government shutdown means a lapse in appropriations for 1 or more Federal agencies or departments; and(2)the term Secretary of the Senate means the Secretary of the Senate, or an employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate who is designated by the Secretary to carry out the requirements of this section.(b)Withholding Senators' pay if Government shutdown occurs(1)Withholding paymentsDuring any period in which a Government shutdown is in effect, the Secretary of the Senate shall disburse and hold any payments otherwise required to be made with respect to such period for the compensation of each Senator.(2)Release of paymentsThe Secretary of the Senate shall release to each Senator any payments held under paragraph (1) with respect to a Government shutdown as soon as practicable after the date on which the Government shutdown ends.(c)Effective dateThis section shall apply on and after the day after the date of the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2026.December 17, 2025Reported without amendment
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in Senate |
| 12/03/2025 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S8486) |
| 12/17/2025 | Library of Congress | Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator McConnell without amendment. Without written report. |
| 12/17/2025 | Senate | Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator McConnell without amendment. Without written report. |
| 12/17/2025 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296. |
| 05/11/2026 | Senate | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2190) |
| 05/11/2026 | Senate | Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S2190) |
| 05/13/2026 | Senate | Cloture on the motion to proceed invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 119. (consideration: CR S2255-2259) |
| 05/13/2026 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by motion. |
| 05/14/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. |
| 05/14/2026 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2295) |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Title as Introduced | A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs. |
| Display Title | A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Rules and Administration Committee | 12/17/2025 Reported By |
| Senate - Rules and Administration Committee | 12/03/2025 Referred To |
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