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Senator Todd Young marked the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald and commented on recent legislative action to end a federal government shutdown in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter).

On November 10, 2025, Senator Young stated: "Fifty years ago today, the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in the Great Lakes, tragically ending the lives of all onboard. I led a Senate resolution honoring those who were lost and reaffirming our commitment to the safety of America’s maritime workforce."

Later that evening, on November 11, 2025, he addressed ongoing efforts to resolve a federal government shutdown. In one post, Young wrote: "Tonight, I voted for a bill that would end the current federal government shutdown. The bill passed the Senate, and I urge my colleagues in the House to pass the bill and get it to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. It’s time to get back to work on all of the important". In another message posted at nearly the same time, he added: "Over the past 40 days, I have said over and over again that Hoosiers didn’t send me to Congress to shut down the government. I am frustrated that this shutdown has dragged on this long and negatively affected our country in so many ways. I am grateful for all of the dedicated".

The Edmund Fitzgerald was a Great Lakes freighter that sank during a storm on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975; all 29 crew members perished in what remains one of North America's most well-known maritime disasters.

Government shutdowns occur when Congress fails to pass funding legislation for federal agencies; these events can disrupt public services and impact millions across various sectors until new appropriations are approved.