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HJR93: 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.

: Ralph Norman (R-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 27, 2023
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

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.

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This bill proposes a constitutional that would stop members of Congress from getting paid during government shutdowns. A government shutdown happens when Congress fails to approve funding bills, forcing federal agencies to close. Constitutional amendments require approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, then ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures. The bill is currently in the introduction stage and has not yet been assigned to .

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