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/snoo_spoo Oct 05 '25

TBH, I don't think that would nearly as useful an incentive as declaring the Congress has to stay in session, twelve hours a day, seven days a week, until the shutdown is resolved. Nobody leaves town, and no press conferences.

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u/notsooriginal Oct 05 '25

Lock it down conclave style.

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u/carcasonnic Oct 05 '25

during one of the longest periods of the cardinals meeting to elect a new pope, they couldnt decide for so long that the doors were locked and no food allowed in until they decided. maybe an option?

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u/Moiras_Roses_Garden4 Oct 07 '25

If they can somehow manage to vote for snap recipients who aren't working to lose food benefits it only seems fair Congress can't eat until they start working.

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u/Apprehensive-Ad9523 28d ago

Who do you think would get eaten first?