TEMPLE, Texas — Congressman John Carter, who represents Texas district 31, announced on Facebook Tuesday he requested to withhold his salary until the government shutdown is over.
Carter said in the post that many federal employees will continue to work without pay, including law enforcement officers, while members of Congress continue to receive their salary.
"I have requested that my salary be withheld until an agreement is reached to address border security and reopen the government," Carter said on Facebook.
Carter sent the following letter to Chief Administrative Officer Philip Kiko to formally submit his request.
