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US SJR94

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsey Graham

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Members of Congress to forfeit all compensation during any government shutdown caused by failure to enact appropriations for federal agencies or departments

  • Forfeited congressional pay would be transferred to the Treasury's general fund specifically to reduce the federal debt

  • Requires two-thirds approval from both the Senate and House of Representatives, plus ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to take effect

  • Introduced by Senator Graham on October 29, 2025, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during Government shutdowns.

Congress

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

10/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/29/2025

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