Senate adopts measure to suspend senators’ pay during future shutdowns

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 the upper chamber a powerful incentive not to block funding bills ahead of key deadlines. The Senate adopted the resolution by voice vote. It will…

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