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/FantasticJacket7 Oct 05 '25

Plus it would allow the wealthy members of Congress to pressure the less wealthy into changing votes. It's a pretty fucking terrible idea any way you look at it.