On Friday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) forced a vote on his amendment to the budget resolution, offering a responsible alternative to a $5 trillion debt limit increase.
Despite frequent discussions among his colleagues about the need for fiscal responsibility and spending cuts.. Dr. Paul’s amendment proposing a limited, 3-month extension, to provide Congress an opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to reducing spending was defeated by a 5-94 vote. The Senate chose to continue an unsustainable path.
Washington will borrow $2 trillion this year just to keep the lights on. Handing Congress another $5 trillion blank check ensures nothing changes. If we’re serious about cutting spending, then Congress needs to get serious about returning to fiscal responsibility,” said Dr. Paul. “
In his speech, Dr. Paul highlighted the alarming trajectory of the national debt, noting that it has surpassed $36 trillion. He emphasized that this level of borrowing is unsustainable and poses a significant threat to the nation’s economic stability. Dr. Paul also pointed out the hypocrisy of many in Washington who campaign on fiscal responsibility but fail to take concrete action to address the spending problem. He called for genuine accountability and urged his colleagues to make difficult but necessary decisions to curb excessive spending.
Dr. Paul also applauded President Trump and the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in holding government agencies accountable—but made clear that those efforts mean little if Washington continues to drown the country in debt. Fiscal responsibility must come first.
Watch Dr. Paul’s full remarks HERE and Read the full amendment HERE.
