Senator Reverend Warnock, a champion of bipartisan cooperation, co-hosted the Annual Bipartisan Members Barbecue, bringing together Senators from across the aisle over Georgia barbecue

The lunch was provided by the premier pitmasters at South 40 Smokehouse in Marietta and Bub-Ba-Q Restaurant in Woodstock

Senator Reverend Warnock is rated as the 14th most bipartisan senator according to the Lugar Center

Senator Reverend Warnock: “I am thrilled to join my colleagues across the aisle in continuing this bipartisan tradition uplifting the legacy of the late Senator Johnny Isakson”

Above: (Left to right) John Isakson, son of the late Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Senator Reverend Warnock (D-GA) come together for some Georgia BBQ during the annual Bipartisan Barbecue

Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) co-hosted his fourth Annual Bipartisan Members Barbecue, bringing together Senators from across the aisle over the unifying power of Georgia barbecue. In 2021, Senator Warnock helped re-launch the annual lunch to honor the late Georgia U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson’s legacy through his tradition of hosting a barbecue lunch for all Senators to help foster fellowship and bipartisanship in the chamber. 

“I am thrilled to join my colleagues across the aisle in continuing this bipartisan tradition uplifting the legacy of the late Senator Johnny Isakson,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “Johnny represented the best of Georgia, and I was honored to call him a friend. It is in his spirit of servitude that I will continue to break bread with my colleagues and renew our efforts to work together to better Georgia and our nation. And it never hurts doing so over some good old fashioned southern barbecue.” 

Above: (Left to right) Senator Warnock sits down with Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to enjoy some Georgia BBQ

This year’s lunch was once again provided by South 40 Smokehouse in Marietta and Bub-Ba-Q Restaurant in Woodstock. The lunch was co-hosted by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Thom Tillis (R-NC). Senator Warnock is ranked as the 14th most bipartisan senator, according to the non-profit Lugar Center.

Top: (Left to right) Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Senator Warnock fill up their plates with Georgia BBQ

Bottom: Senator Warnock prepares to give the blessing for the annual Bipartisan BBQ

Working in a bipartisan manner to serve all Georgians in every corner of the state has been a priority for Senator Warnock since assuming office. This year, as a member of the Senate Commerce committee charged with overseeing the nation’s transportation policies, Senator Warnock played a pivotal role in the major FAA Reauthorization legislation which authorizes the nation’s aviation programs and policies. Senator Warnock secured key workforce development provisions in the legislation will address the current shortage of pilots, mechanics, and manufacturers, and support provisions in the legislation to invest in consumer protections and safety for Georgians. This summer, in true bipartisan fashion, Senator Warnock teamed up with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) to co-chair the annual observance of National Seersucker Day. Senator Warnock also teamed up with Senator Mike Braun (R–IN) earlier this year to introduce bipartisan legislation that would bolster federal investments to create robust workforce pipelines that connect students at technical and community colleges to good-paying jobs with local industry. Additionally, Senator Warnock has collaborated with Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) to introduce legislation that would cap the cost of insulin for diabetic Americans at $35 a month, regardless of insurance status.

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