“I JUST MADE IT UP!”: John Kennedy CLASHES With Chair in Fiery Senate Moment

John Kennedy erupted on the Senate floor after his proposal to block senator pay during a shutdown was stopped. Frustrated by the rules, Kennedy fired back: “I just MADE IT UP! Why can’t I do that?!” — as lawmakers laughed during the exchange. He argued the measure is about fairness, saying senators wouldn’t lose their pay permanently: “You don’t lose your money — you pick it up after the shutdown’s over!” The moment underscores rising tensions in Congress as debates intensify over accountability during a federal shutdown.