Members of Congress do still get paid when the federal government is shut down.

However, Tennessee Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, who represents the Tennessee's District 3, is asking for his pay to be withheld during this time.

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He said:

"If our troops, air traffic controllers, and border patrol agents aren't paid and average Americans are thrown into turmoil during a government shutdown, then Congress shouldn't be paid one cent. I'm asking that my pay be withheld during the Democrat Shutdown until my Democrat colleagues decide to quit their p

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