"For millions of Americans, government shutdowns mean the loss of vital resources they rely on to make ends meet, including a paycheck. While so many face this uncertainty, I will also forgo my salary. I remain a willing partners in the fight to reopen the government and address the health care crisis Trump and congressional Republicans have created for millions of Americans. It’s time for Republicans to come to the table and find a bipartisan path forward that addresses the pain so many Americans are feeling,” said Booker.