S. 3012 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Shutdown Fairness Act
S. 3012 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Oct 15, 2025, sponsored by Ron Johnson with 13 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 15, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Shutdown Fairness Act This bill provides appropriations to pay federal employees who work during a government shutdown. Specifically, the bill provides appropriations for federal agencies to provide standard rates of pay, allowances, pay differentials, benefits, and other payments to excepted employees for work performed during any period in which interim continuing appropriations or full-year appropriations are not in effect…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Johnson (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 15, 2025
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Upon reconsideration, cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 609. (Nov 7, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Nov 7, 2025 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected53–43 - On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Oct 23, 2025 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected54–45
Every roll call vote on this bill
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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