Political Quotes

Steny Hoyer: “It is not the rules that are broken, it is the Congress that is broken.”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2022
It is not the rules that are broken, it is the Congress that is broken.
Said by
Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Hoyer emphasizes that the issue lies with Congress, not the rules.

Share

More from Steny Hoyer

Oct 3, 2026

If returned to the Majority, Democrats are ready to address the affordability crisis and will fight to ensure that our government of the people and by the people always works for the people.

hoyer.house.gov
Sep 26, 2026

Donald Trump and Republicans ran in 2024 on addressing inflation and bringing costs down. They misled American families.

hoyer.house.gov
Sep 27, 2026

Yes, the sergeant over at the Pentagon, who is sitting there at a computer and doing a job, needs to be compensated in a fair and effective way.

marylandmatters.org
Sep 26, 2026

This is a direct result of Republicans’ decision to remove eligibility, permit ACA subsidies to lapse, and allow critical tax credits to expire.

hoyer.house.gov

Other voices in this conversation