A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during Government shutdowns.

1. 01

   How would forfeiting congressional pay during shutdowns incentivize faster budget negotiations, and what evidence suggests this approach would reduce shutdown frequency or duration?

2. 02

   What unintended consequences might occur if members of Congress face direct financial pressure to end shutdowns, even if a budget deal contradicts their legislative priorities?

3. 03

   Should a constitutional amendment target only Congress members' compensation during shutdowns, or should it also apply to other federal employees who lose pay during the same lapses?

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