Republicans push for constitutional amendment to dock lawmakers' pay during government shutdowns

Ohio lawmakers getting paid while trading blame on shutdown: ‘We don’t deserve a paycheck’

As thousands of federal government workers face another day without pay, there were no signs on Capitol Hill of any bipartisan deal to reopen shuttere

The shutdown is just the start. Congress is only going to get more dysfunctional.

The Trump administration has made clear it won't necessarily honor decisions made by Congress. That makes it harder to end a shutdown.

Members of Congress get paid during a government shutdown. See which lawmakers have pledged to defer their paychecks. - The Boston Globe

"Members of Congress should not be paid while the people we serve are left in limbo,” Representative Seth Moulton said.

Government Shutdown: Who Really Gets Paid?

In this episode, we tackle the pressing issue of the U.S. government shutdown and its implications with Congressman Dusty Johnson from South Dakota. We discuss the ongoing budget crisis, the paradox of Congress members continuing to receive their salaries during shutdowns, and the potential effects on government operations.  Additionally, Congressman Tom McClintock shares his insights on California's policies affecting law enforcement and the im…

Sen. Lindsey Graham pledges to donate congressional pay during shutdown

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) -- As millions of federal workers are put on furlough or required to work without pay during a government shutdown, congressional members will still receive their salaries. Article I, Section 6 of the U.S. Constitution stipulates that "The Senators and Representatives shall receive a Compensation for their Services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the Treasury of the United States," meaning that members of Congr…