Members of Congress are guaranteed by the Constitution to be paid during a federal government shutdown. But at least 55 of the 100 U.S. senators are either not taking their paychecks during the shutdown or are donating their salaries in solidarity with federal workers who are furloughed and working without pay, according to a tally by ABC News as of Friday. That number includes 26 Republicans, 28 Democrats, and 1 independent. The offices of 27 Republicans, 17 Democrats and 1 independent have not responded. To compile the list, ABC News reached out to offices several times for a response, and emailed multiple staffers in each office. Congressional staff are not paid during the shutdown and are currently furloughed or working without pay, since their salaries are funded yearly by Congress. W
Which members of the Senate are taking paychecks during the shutdown?
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