But we have some responsibility in this body to actually pass laws that are constitutional. It would, if there were a shutdown, and if upon a per-diem basis his salary was decreased, why isn't that de facto a violation of the Constitution?
Leahy discusses the constitutional responsibilities of Congress regarding lawmaking and potential government shutdowns.
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