Sen. John Kennedy Amuses Lawmakers During Susan Collins Hearing

Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing

• 📌 The hearing focused on the draft fiscal year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies markup.
• 💡 Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) discussed the committee's process for debating and voting on amendments.

Debate on Voting Procedure

• ⚖️ Kennedy questioned the traditional process of voting first and then considering amendments, suggesting it could lead to lawmakers changing their votes.
• 🗣️ He proposed a more conventional bill consideration process, comparing it to how normal bills are handled.
• 💬 The Chairman indicated a preference for the established process, which has historically served the committee well.

Precedent and Relocation of Space Command

• 🚀 A discussion arose regarding the relocation of Space Command, with Sen. Kennedy referencing a precedent set by the Biden administration.
• 🎯 Alabama had competed and won the bid for Space Command under the Trump administration, but it was later moved to Colorado under President Biden.
• ⚠️ Kennedy argued that it was disingenuous to claim such relocations hadn't happened, highlighting the move from a red state to a blue state.