I forced a vote on my 6 Penny Plan to balance the budget—predictably, it was rejected. Meanwhile, government spending is spiraling out of control, now exceeding $6.6 trillion with a staggering $2 trillion deficit. Republicans talk about draining the swamp, but right now, they're… pic.twitter.com/ByJYv0n0PO

— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) September 18, 2025