Gaetz Requests Pay Be Withheld During Potential Shutdown, Opposing Short-Term Spending Deals

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) requests his pay be withheld during a potential government shutdown, opposing short-term spending deals.
A shutdown would delay paychecks for millions of federal workers including military personnel, and disrupt services.
President Biden and Congress would still get paid during a shutdown, but nonessential staff would be furloughed.
Gaetz has threatened to make a motion to vacate the chair if Speaker McCarthy doesn't meet demands on spending.
The House plans procedural votes on 4 regular appropriations bills, hoping to convince conservatives to back a short-term funding bill.

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Posted 9/26/2023, 3:45:00 PM