Kennedy explains why Congress is unlikely to pass new budgets: “Every single Democrat will vote no”
budget in favor of another government shutdown before the midterm elections in a speech on the U.S. Senate
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Kennedy in The Washington Times: The Senate finally walks the walk on government shutdowns
resolution to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns could prevent future funding lapses—and how Congress could … make shutdowns even more painful for lawmakers in the future. Key excerpts of the op-ed are below
Senate passes Kennedy resolution to halt senators’ pay during government shutdowns
resolution to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns. Kennedy’s resolution, which passed by voice vote, will … only people receiving their paychecks during a government shutdown,” Kennedy said. Background The federal government
Kennedy resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns clears key procedural hurdle
withhold the pay of all senators during government shutdowns cleared a key procedural hurdle, clearing … government for 43 days. That is the longest shutdown in history. And we had FBI agents, national park
Kennedy in Fox Digital: Democrats’ anti-ICE tantrum leaves Republicans with one option going forward
News Digital explaining how Democrats’ shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is proof that Republicans will need
Democrats’ anti-ICE tantrum leaves Republicans with one option going forward
resolution to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns, they blocked it. They were willing
Cassidy Votes to Pass Republican Budget Resolution for Second Reconciliation Bill
Border Protection (CBP) to prevent another Democrat shutdown.. “Republicans are working to protect the men and women … Louisiana communities safe,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This shutdown has gone on long enough. It’s time
Kennedy calls for shared sacrifice, asks Senate Financial Clerk to withhold his pay until DHS shutdown ends
Financial Clerk to withhold his pay until DHS shutdown ends Mar 26 2026 WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy … that they withhold his salary until the ongoing shutdown at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ends
Kennedy calls for shared sacrifice, asks Senate Financial Clerk to withhold his pay until DHS shutdown ends
that they withhold his salary until the ongoing shutdown at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ends … Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers, working through the shutdown without pay as travel disruptions and staffing strains continue
Cassidy Calls on Senate Democrats to STOP Inflicting PAIN, END the DHS Shutdown
Senate Democrat and ask them to end this shutdown. The rate of call-outs from TSA staff exceeded
Kennedy on DHS shutdown: “Senators shouldn’t be paid, either.”
issued the following statement regarding the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: “Here’s a cold … Senate from collecting their pay during government shutdowns until the shutdown is over. My resolution would require
Kennedy on DHS shutdown: “Senators shouldn’t be paid, either.”
Kennedy on DHS shutdown: “Senators shouldn’t be paid, either.” Mar 26 2026 Watch Kennedy’s comments here … issued the following statement regarding the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security: “Here’s a cold
Democrats block Kennedy resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns
Kennedy resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns Mar 23 2026 Watch Kennedy’s comments here . WASHINGTON … resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns via unanimous consent on Sunday, but Senate Democrats objected
Democrats block Kennedy resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns
resolution to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns via unanimous consent on Sunday, but Senate Democrats objected … provide that, when we are in a shutdown, that Senators cannot be paid, cannot receive their salaries. Their
Icymi: Cassidy PENS OP-ED Calling to MAKE Flood Insurance Affordable Again
continues even in the event of a government shutdown. “I understand, as does President Trump, that Americans
Kennedy in Fox News: Democrats are gambling with our lives by not funding DHS
Democrats to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Key excerpts of the op-ed are below
Kennedy in Fox News: Democrats are gambling with our lives by not funding DHS
Democrats to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Key excerpts of the op-ed are below
Icymi: Cassidy PENS OP-ED on Protecting Flood Insurance, Ensuring Stability for Homeowners
program reliable for policyholders even during government shutdowns, ensuring that families remain protected regardless of political gridlock. “There … misses a reauthorization deadline or if a government shutdown occurs, ensuring that families remain protected no matter what
Kennedy on possible DHS shutdown: “The Karen wing of the Democratic Party is the cause of this.”
Enforcement (ICE) could result in a partial government shutdown for the entire Department of Homeland Security, including Federal
Cassidy Votes to KEEP Government OPEN, Secures OVER $1.3 Billion for Louisiana
will result in a partial government shutdown. Cassidy on potential partial government shutdown:“I voted to keep
Kennedy in The Hill: Shutdowns should be painful for members of Congress, too
Congress should not get paid during government shutdowns. Kennedy calls on the Senate to vote on his resolution … prevent Senators from collecting their paychecks during future shutdowns. Key excerpts of the op-ed are below
U.S. Senate Rules Committee advances Kennedy legislation to withhold senators’ pay during government shutdowns
legislation to withhold U.S. senators’ pay during government shutdowns—clearing the way for a vote by the full … Senate. “If the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history taught us anything, it’s that senators
Kennedy secures veterans’ Second Amendment rights in deal to reopen government, renews call to stop paying Congress during shutdowns
national embarrassment that was the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history. I’m especially proud that … more to ensure multiple-vehicle pileups like this shutdown never happen again. That includes passing my bills
Cassidy Releases Statement on VOTE to Reopen Government
families, Democrats finally agreed to end their unnecessary shutdown,”said Dr. Cassidy.“Now that the government is open … crisis.” Cassidy hascontinuously calledfor Democrats to end the shutdown and for Congress to work together on real solutions
Cassidy Continues to Demand END to Shutdown, Echoes CALL FROM President Trump to MAKE Health CARE Affordable for Families
Senate floor calling on Democrats to end the shutdown and for Congress to work together on real solutions