Senator John Kennedy Withdraws Tax Amendment, Citing Fallibility of Instincts
Forbes Breaking NewsJuly 7, 20252 min230,860 views
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- 📌 Senator John Kennedy announced his decision to withdraw his amendment (number 2723) to the Big Beautiful Bill.
- 💡 He stated that while he believes raising the cap on state and local taxes is a mistake and bad policy, he acknowledges that his instincts are not infallible.
Respect for Colleagues and Process
- 🤝 Kennedy expressed respect for the Senate body and all its members, emphasizing that he does not consider his intellect superior.
- ⚖️ This humility and recognition of potential fallibility led him to ask for the withdrawal of his amendment.
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