Senate takes major first step to prevent future shutdowns with painful accountability play
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Senate advances Kennedy's resolution to withhold lawmaker pay during shutdowns, adding consequences as government closures become more frequent.
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- • The Senate passed a resolution to hold senators' pay in escrow during government shutdowns.
- • The measure passed with a 99-0 vote and only affects senators.
- • This resolution takes effect after the November 2026 election.
Lawmakers have frequently avoided personal consequences for the frequent government shutdowns caused by political brinkmanship. This resolution aims to create financial accountability for senators during these periods of closure.
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Biblical principles demand that leaders act with integrity and take responsibility for their failures. Withholding pay for dereliction of duty aligns with the necessity of justice and consequences for those in
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