WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. John Kennedy issued the following press release:
The U.S. Senate Rules and Administration Committee last week unanimously advanced Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La.) legislation to withhold U.S. senators' pay during government shutdowns-clearing the way for a vote by the full U.S. Senate.
"If the longest government shutdown in our nation's history taught us anything, it's that senators don't deserve a dime from the American taxpayer until they do their jobs. When federal workers, our troops, and border agents don't get paid during a government shutdown, U.S. Senators shouldn't be any different. This unanimous Rules Committee vote to withhold senators' paychecks during shutdowns is a major win for common sense. Passing...