No Pay for Congress During Government Shutdowns
A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to stop payments to Members of Congress during federal government shutdowns caused by a lack of appropriations. This means if Congress fails to pass a budget bill on time, its members would not be paid, potentially increasing pressure to resolve budget impasses quickly.
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Members of Congress would not receive pay during a government shutdown.
A government shutdown is defined as a lapse in funding for federal agencies due to a failure to pass a budget.
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