A little-noticed provision tucked into the deal to end the government shutdown could hand sitting senators an extraordinary pay day.It gives them the ability to sue the federal government for up to $500,000 if investigators access their phone records without advance notice. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Join now to continue reading.Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more.If you’re already a member, sign in to your account.