H.J.RES. 129 · 119TH CONGRESS

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 proposes a constitutional amendment. A congressional proposal requires two-thirds of both chambers and ratification by three-fourths of the states. It does not require the president’s signature. Read the amendment process.

SPONSORSHIP

Sponsors & cosponsors.

Members who withdrew their support and later rejoined appear twice, with dates for each period.

PRIMARY SPONSOR

Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]

Joined Oct 3, 2025

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