In a rare display of bipartisan unity, senators have unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their own salaries during government shutdowns. The move is a direct response to a series of record-breaking federal impasses over the past year , aiming to make future closures financially punitive for lawmakers themselves. This measure arrives as federal shutdowns have grown both longer and more frequent , sparking widespread frustration among legislators who believe Congress should face consequences for failing its fundamental legislative duties. Under the newly passed resolution, senators’ pay will be withheld by the Secretary of the Senate whenever a government shutdown impacts one or more agencies. Their salaries will then be released only once funding is fully restored. The resolution is set to take effect the day after the November 3 general election. Sen John Kennedy, the bill’s sponsor, articulated the rationale in a floor speech.…