Event Brief
Senators agree to forgo pay during future shutdowns
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Summary: Senators unanimously voted to withhold their own pay during government shutdowns after workers went unpaid.
WHO: Senators
WHAT: Unanimous vote to withhold senators’ pay during future government shutdowns
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Federal workers went unpaid in two historic closures.
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