WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) delivered a pointed address on the U.S. Senate floor Wednesday, announcing his intention to introduce two bills aimed at stopping or withholding the pay of Members of Congress during a government shutdown.

The move, which the Senator argued is intended to provide necessary pressure to reopen the government, comes on what he noted was the 36th day of the shutdown. Senator Kennedy highlighted the severe financial strain on non-essential federal employees, citing reports that they have had to borrow $365 million to cover basic expenses, such as rent, during the closure.

He also noted that staff, military members, air traffic controllers, and recipients of SNAP payments are all facing pay cuts or delays.

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