A resolution reducing the annual rate of pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs during a year.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 493 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 493 Reducing the annual rate of pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs during a year. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 10, 2025 Mr. Kennedy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Reducing the annual rate of pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs during a year. Resolved, SECTION 1. NO PAY FOR SENATORS DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS. (a) Definitions.--In 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) Requiring Reduction of Pay of Senators if Government Shutdown Occurs.-- (1) I…