Romário Waives Senate Pay While Voting Remotely From World Cup

Overview

• Senator Romário announced on Tuesday that he has formally waived his Senate salary for the period he is covering the 2026 World Cup and said any amounts already paid will be returned to public coffers.
• He did not request leave from his mandate and has used the Senate’s semi-presential remote system to register presence and participate in sessions and votes while working as a commentator for CazéTV in the United States.
• Romário said his decision to remain in office was meant to preserve his right to vote on a proposal to end the 6x1 work schedule and that he intends to vote in favor of the repeal.
• Senate records show the trip was notified as a private travel with no cost to the Chamber, and Romário delivered the waiver by sending an ofício to the Presidency of the Senate.
• Public criticism on social media prompted the announcement and led Senate president Davi Alcolumbre to publicly defend Romário’s dual role as commentator and legislator during the tournament.