U.S. Senator Katie Britt Applauds Senate Passage of Resolution to Prevent Senators From Receiving Shutdown Paychecks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today celebrated the Senate passage of Senator John Kennedy’s (R-La.) S.Res.526 which would withhold U.S. Senators’ pay during government shutdowns. Senator Britt is a proud cosponsor of the resolution. The resolution, which passed by voice vote, requires the Secretary of the Senate to withhold payment to Senators until the government is no longer shut down. A government shutdown is defined as a lapse in appropriations for one or more Federal agencies or departments. The resolution is specific to the Senate and does not affect members of the United States House of Representatives. “As I have long stated, it’s unconscionable for members of Congress to receive a paycheck while hardworking Americans are robbed of their hard-earned money because of D.C. dysfunction. I’m encouraged that this resolution passed and believe it’s a step in the right direction,” said Senator Britt. “That being said, I still believe this should be applied to ALL members of Congress, which is why I will continue to fight for the passage of legislation that is applicable to both the House and Senate.” Senator Britt has spoken on the Senate floor in support of such legislation and has been a longtime, vocal supporter of members of Congress not receiving paychecks during government shutdowns. Senator Britt voluntarily did not receive a paycheck during the first historic full government shutdown of the 119th Congress and has continued to forgo her paycheck since March 19, 2026, during the recent partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. ###