When congress shuts down due to lack of funding, do our congressmen take time off? Just asking, b/c our military and intelligence agencies don't ever take off. Individually they may get 24 hr leave or holiday leave of a few days, but as a unit/batallion etc, they're on 24/7. Trust me, our soldiers/marines/sailors/coast guard don't stop and ask if they're getting paid before they follow orders or protect those around them! Yes our military and intelligence agents deserve to be paid, always, above every other govt paid personnel💜