Little Apple Times

House Representative Tracey Mann, who represents Kansas’s 1st district in Congress, posted a series of statements on social media in early October 2025 criticizing Democratic lawmakers over recent government funding decisions.

On October 1, 2025, Mann wrote: "House Republicans passed a clean, non-partisan CR that keeps the government open so our service members can get paid and our most vulnerable communities can get the resources they depend on. The majority of Washington Democrats are happy to shut down the government to hold out".

Later that day, he added: "The overwhelming majority of House and Senate Democrats voted against our clean CR that would keep the government open and allow us to return to regular order and pass appropriations bills. Democratic leadership in Washington wants to use the American people as pawns for their".

On October 2, Mann continued his criticism: "Washington Democrats decided to shut down the government unless taxpayers:

Pay for “free” healthcare for illegal aliens

Bankroll climate projects in foreign countries

Fund radical news organizations

My Democrat colleagues need to come to the table and vote for the".

Tracey Mann has represented Kansas's 1st District since 2021, succeeding Roger Marshall after his departure from Congress. Born in Quinter, Kansas in 1976, Mann is currently 46 years old and resides in Salina. He graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2000.

These comments come amid ongoing partisan disagreements in Congress over continuing resolutions (CRs) intended to keep the federal government funded and operational.