Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would prevent members of Congress from receiving their salary during any government shutdown. A shutdown would be defined as any lapse in federal funding caused by Congress failing to pass regular appropriations bills or continuing resolutions. If approved by two-thirds of both the House and Senate, the amendment would need ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years to become part of the Constitution. Congress would have authority to enforce the amendment through additional legislation. The measure aims to create a financial incentive for lawmakers to reach budget agreements and avoid shutdowns that halt government operations.
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