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Members of Congress continue to get paid during government shutdown

Headline from FOX 5 DC, from the development of Sep 29, 2025

Newest development Oct 1, 2025 · 4 reportsCongress members won't take pay during government shutdown

Despite failing to reach an agreement with President Donald Trump to keep government programs running by Wednesday’s deadline, members of Congress will continue to receive pay during the shutdown.

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    Members of Congress continue to get paid during government shutdown

    Headline from FOX 5 DC ·

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    Congress members won't take pay during government shutdown

    Headline from Washington Examiner ·

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9 articles, oldest first.

  1. CBS News

    Does Congress get paid during a government shutdown? (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    The possibility of a shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.

  2. Insider

    Yes, Congress still gets paid during a government shutdown (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Federal workers may end up missing paychecks, depending on how long the shutdown lasts. Members of Congress won't have to worry about that.

  3. NBC News

    Members of Congress still get paid during a government shutdown (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Some House and Senate lawmakers are requesting that their paychecks be withheld as millions of federal workers prepare to go without pay.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Congress members won't take pay during government shutdown (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Several Democrats and Republicans asked for their pay to be withheld during the government shutdown.

  5. Wfmy News 2

    Why Congress still gets paid in a shutdown (opens Wfmy News 2)

    Published

    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    The Constitution requires lawmakers’ salaries be paid from the Treasury, separate from annual funding bills.

  6. Roll Call

    Members of Congress get paid during a shutdown. Some want to change that (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    In a messaging frenzy, lawmakers are floating proposals aimed at how federal pay is handled during a shutdown, including their own.

  7. The Boston Globe

    Members of Congress get paid during a government shutdown. See which lawmakers have pledged to defer their paychecks. (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    "Members of Congress should not be paid while the people we serve are left in limbo,” Representative Seth Moulton said.

  8. FOX 5 DC

    Members of Congress continue to get paid during government shutdown (opens FOX 5 DC)

    Published

    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Despite failing to reach an agreement with President Donald Trump to keep government programs running by Wednesday’s deadline, members of Congress will continue to receive pay during the shutdown.

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