[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 23, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H226]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           NO BUDGET, NO PAY

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, the primary reason the 
government is in economic turmoil and is destroying jobs is due to a 
lack of fiscal responsibility.
  The House has fulfilled the most basic responsibility of governing 
and passing a budget. On the other hand, the liberal-controlled Senate 
has failed to complete a budget for nearly 4 years. Hardworking 
American families and small businesses plan to spend within their means 
and abide by a budget. The Federal Government should do so as well.
  Today, House Republicans will consider legislation aimed at putting 
this fiscal irresponsibility to a halt by voting on the No Budget, No 
Pay Act. This bill will raise the debt ceiling for 3 months with the 
provision that both Houses of Congress must pass a budget. If either 
body fails to achieve the task, the Members' pay will be withheld.
  It is past time to hold the President and the liberal-controlled 
Senate accountable for out-of-control spending. If hardworking 
Americans strive to succeed in their jobs, the Senate must do so as 
well.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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