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Senator Proposes Bills to Halt Congressional Pay During Shutdown

11/7/2025

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Senator John Kennedy has introduced two bills to stop congressional pay during government shutdowns that are the longest in United States history.
The shutdown furloughed about 670,000 federal employees and left 730,000 working without pay, raising concerns about recruitment.
If the shutdown lasts through December 1, federal workers could miss 4.5 million paychecks totaling $21 billion.
There is no agreement yet on back pay for furloughed workers.

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Senator John Kennedy has introduced two bills to stop congressional pay during government shutdowns that are the longest in United States history.
The shutdown furloughed about 670,000 federal employees and left 730,000 working without pay, raising concerns about recruitment.
If the shutdown lasts through December 1, federal workers could miss 4.5 million paychecks totaling $21 billion.
There is no agreement yet on back pay for furloughed workers.