Fox News • May 14, 2026 16:04

Senators agree to go without pay during shutdowns after historic closures left workers unpaid

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Senators unanimously voted to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns after federal workers went unpaid in two historic closures.

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Wed 13:26 - Washington Examiner

Schumer pledges to support bill to dock senators’ pay during shutdowns

Thu 10:00 - The Hill

Senate crypto talks go down to the wire before key test

Thu 16:04 - Fox News

Senators agree to go without pay during shutdowns after historic closures left workers unpaid

Thu 16:20 - The Hill

Senate adopts measure to suspend senators’ pay during future shutdowns

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The Hill

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Senate adopts measure to suspend senators’ pay during future shutdowns

The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) to suspend senators' pay during future government shutdowns, a new rule that could give lawmakers in …

10:00

Senate crypto talks go down to the wire before key test

Senators are racing to reach an agreement on a cryptocurrency regulation bill before it faces a key hurdle in the upper chamber. The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to vote …

Washington Examiner

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Schumer pledges to support bill to dock senators’ pay during shutdowns

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) vowed to support a Republican-led bill that would block senators from collecting pay during a government shutdown. The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday …