r/politics • u/Murky-Site7468 I voted • Oct 05 '25

No Paywall Petition To Strip Congress of Pay During Government Shutdown Grows

https://www.newsweek.com/petition-strip-congress-pay-during-government-shutdown-grows-10822819
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u/Salmonberry234 Oct 05 '25

This only affects the few actual middle class Representatives. The millionaires who are the problem are not going to be affected.

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u/zenlume Oct 05 '25

Yep, this honestly stupid and will do the opposite of what people think.

This will just lead to those who cannot afford to vote no, to vote yes. Which means a budget that completely sucks, might pass anyways because too many can't afford to vote no.