Senate passes Kennedy resolution to halt senators' pay during government shutdowns
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Senate passes Kennedy resolution to halt senators' pay during government shutdowns
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WASHINGTON - The United States Senate today passed Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La.) resolution to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns. Kennedy's resolution, which passed by voice vote, will take effect following the midterm elections in No . . .
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Senate passes Kennedy resolution to halt senators' pay during government shutdowns
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WASHINGTON - The United States Senate today passed Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La.) resolution to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns. Kennedy's resolution, which passed by voice vote, will take effect following the midterm elections in No . . .