The impending shutdown has led to questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.
The short answer is yes. Lawmakers will continue to draw a paycheck even if they haven't reached a deal to fund the government.
Pursuant to that section, members' pay rate is set by a process established by federal law, and the 27th Amendment says any law to change their pay can't take effect until after the next congressional election. Lawmakers' pay has been funded by a permanent appropriation since 1983, according to a recent Congressional Research ServiceMost members earn a salary of $174,000 per year, a rate that has not changed since 2009.
There are some exceptions. Some programs, like Social Security and Medicare, have permanent funding, and operations continue as normal. Employees whose jobs are necessary to protect life and property must also stay on the job. Those whose roles are authorized by other laws can keep working, as can officials with constitutional responsibilities.
A shutdown's impact on congressional activities could be substantial, depending on which employees continue to work and which are sent home. House Republicans recently launched aninvestigating President Biden and his family's business dealings. Some have worried that the probe could grind to a halt if executive branch employees who field their requests for information aren't on the job.
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