Politics & Government

Maryland Lawmakers Keep, Donate Paychecks During Shutdown

How are Maryland lawmakers in Congress handling their paychecks during shutdown?

By Marlena Chertock, Christopher Neely and Robbie Feinberg, Capital News Service

Members of Congress still are being paid during the government shutdown.

Some have decided to donate their pay to charities, while some are keeping their paychecks. See how Maryland lawmakers are handling their salaries during the shutdown in this interactive graphic. 

Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Baltimore), Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Towson) and Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Kensington) were unavailable for comment.


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