The Senate approved a rules change on Thursday aimed at raising the political cost of funding lapses as Congress barrels toward another high-risk appropriations season.
Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., introduced the measure. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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Future shutdowns mean a pay freeze for senators
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The Senate on Thursday moved to bar senators from being paid during government shutdowns.
Shutting down the government should not be the default, said Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy, who sponsored the bill.
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