During a government shutdown, the President and members of Congress continue to receive their salaries. However, members of Congress can request to have their paychecks withheld until the shutdown concludes; several have exercised this option, unlike other federal workers who miss their pay.
Read more: https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2025/10/pay-trump-and-congress-continues-shutdown-unless-they-ask-it-be-held/409100/
