Davis Decides to Give Up Paycheck During Government Shutdown

Reversing an earlier position, Rep. Susan Davis announced she will give up her federal paycheck as the government shutdown went into its second week.

“I requested that my paychecks be held until this shutdown is over,” the Democratic Congresswoman said in a statement Monday.  

“The shutdown and the uncertainty it has created is devastating to many public servants, their families and the surrounding community that depends on them.  Although the Constitution says members must be paid, it is only fair that members of Congress, as federal workers, should share the burden with those affected by the shutdown.”

Earlier Davis said she would keep her pay. She pointed out that the 27th Amendment has been interpreted to mean that members must still be paid during the shutdown. Many members of Congress are keeping their pay.

On Saturday, legislation that Davis cosponsored to provide back pay to federal workers regardless of furlough status passed the House by a vote of 407-0.  

Davis' 53rd District includes La Mesa, Lemon Grove, El Cajon and large parts of San Diego and Chula Vista.