It has been nearly four years since the US Senate passed a budget. In an attempt to increase accountability, numerous Republican House members took to Twitter today to endorse #NoBudgetNoPay legislation:
The Senate must perform the most basic function of governing, passing a budget. #NoBudgetNoPay http://t.co/PwF27mGl
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) January 18, 2013
#NoBudgetNoPay The Senate has not passed a budget in four years.
— Team Cantor (@TeamCantor) January 18, 2013
We're going to pursue strategies that obligate Senate to join House in confronting gov spending problem http://t.co/Zwrtw5cz #NoBudgetNoPay
— John Boehner (@SpeakerBoehner) January 18, 2013
If the Senate or House fails to pass a budget, Members of Congress will not be paid. #NoBudgetNoPay it's that simple.
— Rep. Bill Huizenga (@RepHuizenga) January 18, 2013
It's time to get serious about getting our fiscal house in order. #NoBudgetNoPay is what I am going to support.
— Rep. Vicky Hartzler (@RepHartzler) January 18, 2013
Politicians who are required by law to pass a budget should not be allowed to shirk their responsibility without consequences #NoBudgetNoPay
— Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantisFL) January 18, 2013
President Obama has notified the House that they will not meet the budget deadline. Again. #NoBudgetNoPay
— Mike Fitzpatrick (@RepFitzpatrick) January 18, 2013
Senate hasn't passed a budget in 4 years. Maybe if we take away their paychecks they will. #NoBudgetNoPay
— Rep. Andy Harris, MD (@RepAndyHarrisMD) January 18, 2013
No short-term debt ceiling incr (3 month) without a #Senate passed budget & #NoBudgetNoPay legislation. Time to transform America's future!
— Glenn 'GT' Thompson (@CongressmanGT) January 18, 2013
Congress doesn't deserve a paycheck if they can't do their job. Tell Senate Democrats to pass a budget. #NoBudgetNoPay
— Lynn Westmoreland (@Westmoreland_GA) January 18, 2013
While making sure we have a budget that outlines how we improve Americas future and get to a balanced budget #NoBudgetNoPay
— Rep. Rob Wittman (@RobWittman) January 18, 2013
I am working hard for more jobs and better paychecks for American families in Texas. Changing the culture in DC. #NoBudgetNoPay #4Congress
— U.S. Representative Bill Flores (@RepBillFlores) January 18, 2013
The idea, which has been promoted by No Labels, has support in the US Senate, too:
I spoke with @NoLabelsOrg members this morning about my bill #NoBudgetNoPay. You can watch the video here: http://t.co/VYmMDP08
— Dean Heller (@SenDeanHeller) January 14, 2013
On It “@Goon7Delta: Hey @JohnCornyn @tedcruz #NoBudgetNoPay”
— Senator John Cornyn (@JohnCornyn) January 18, 2013
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