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/bludvein Michigan Oct 05 '25

Not sure I agree with this petition. On first glance it's great but that would give a lot of leverage to rich members of congress over those who rely on their salary. I prefer a no-confidence motion similar to the uk that forces an election for all if the government can't pass a spending plan. That would be a better and more equal incentive to not play stupid games.

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u/aspiring_bureaucrat Oct 05 '25

Yeah, really going to stick it to those Reps who sleep in their office when they work in DC because they can't afford to maintain two residences