Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., announced Tuesday that he has reintroduced a proposal for a constitutional amendment to dock federal lawmakers' pay when there is a government shutdown. "During shutdowns, federal workers are told to ‘do more with less.’ Meanwhile, Congress still cashes paychecks. "I’ve reintroduced an Amendment to end Member pay during shutdowns. "Members of Congress have a constitutional duty to fund the government’s essential functions," Norman said, according to a press release . WHITE HOUSE DECLARES IMMINENT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN AFTER SENATE FAILS TO PASS FUNDING BILLNorman is running for South Carolina governor.