Mark Messmer, Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 8th District | https://shreve.house.gov/
Mark Messmer, Indiana U.S. House Representative from the 8th District | https://shreve.house.gov/
Congressman Mark Messmer posted a series of statements on October 8, 2025, regarding the federal government shutdown, attributing responsibility to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Democratic Party.
In a tweet posted at 12:00 UTC, Messmer used the hashtag "#SchumerShutdown". Later that day, at 16:00 UTC, he wrote, "The Democrats may have forced a federal shutdown upon the American people, but my office remains open for all Hoosiers in Indiana’s 8th District!" At 19:00 UTC, Messmer reiterated his earlier message with another post using the hashtag "#SchumerShutdown".
The posts reflect ongoing partisan disagreements over federal budget negotiations, which have led to periodic government shutdowns in the United States. Such shutdowns occur when Congress fails to pass funding legislation, resulting in the closure of non-essential federal operations. Congressman Mark Messmer represents Indiana’s 8th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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