Marlin Stutzman, Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 3rd District | https://stutzman.house.gov/
Marlin Stutzman, Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 3rd District | https://stutzman.house.gov/
Rep. Marlin Stutzman, a U.S. Congressman from Indiana's 3rd district, shared a series of posts on his official X account addressing both his recent activities in Washington, D.C., and his views on the ongoing government shutdown.
On October 10, 2025, Stutzman highlighted his participation in welcoming veterans to the nation's capital. He wrote: "It was an honor to welcome Flight #53 to Washington, D.C.
These heroes fought for our country in wars throughout history and it is my distinct privilege to be able to serve them in Washington.
I was particularly excited to present SGT Wendell Fritz with Purple Heart and Bronze https://t.co/q1BmUcai0n" (posted October 10, 2025).
Later that evening, Stutzman expressed criticism of Senate procedures regarding budgetary legislation. In a post made at 22:33 UTC on October 10, he stated: "I have been opposed to the Senate cloture vote on budgetary matters for a long time, and shutdowns like this are the reason why.
Democrats are refusing to move to final passage, and are keeping debate open until they get their way. It’s unacceptable. https://t.co/ubwdtwbUlU" (October 10, 2025).
The following day, Stutzman addressed the consequences of the government shutdown and placed blame on Democratic lawmakers. He posted: "I warned Democrats that Trump has more power under shutdown.
Now, the swamp is being drained.
I hope everyone who lost their job today knows that they are unemployed because Democrats care more about illegals getting free healthcare than their livelihoods. https://t.co/x7DTtKdkpU" (October 11, 2025).
Government shutdowns occur when Congress fails to pass appropriations bills or continuing resolutions funding federal government operations and agencies. During these periods, non-essential federal employees may be furloughed without pay until funding is restored.
Cloture votes in the U.S. Senate are used as a procedural mechanism to end debate on legislation or nominations; invoking cloture requires a supermajority vote and can be contentious during high-stakes negotiations over spending bills.
Stutzman's comments reflect ongoing partisan divisions over federal budget negotiations and immigration policy—a recurring theme in recent congressional sessions.
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