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S. 1220 (104th)

A bill to provide that Members of Congress shall not be paid during Federal Government shutdowns.

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Introduced

7 September 1995

Last action

17 November 1995 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S17331)

Sponsors

Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

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14 January 2025

Summary

Prohibits a Member of Congress from receiving basic pay for any period in which: (1) there is a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution; or (2) the Government is unable to make payments or meet obligations because the public debt limit has been reached. Provides that no pay forfeited in accordance with this Act may be paid retroactively.

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Timeline

  1. 7 September 1995

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 September 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12836-12837)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 September 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 November 1995

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S17331)

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 September 1995

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  • Introduced in Senate (PDF)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 September 1995

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  • Introduced in Senate

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