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Bill to fund military during government shutdown fails in Senate procedural vote
- Senate Democrats blocked a defense spending bill that would fund military service members during the government shutdown, resulting in a failed vote of 50 to 44.
- Only three Democrats, including John Fetterman, supported the bill, while the majority of Senate Democrats filibustered it amid a funding stalemate.
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated that Democrats need assurances on additional appropriations before supporting the defense bill.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized Democrats for blocking the bill, stating it shows a lack of support for the military.
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On the 16th day of the government’s closure, another Senate vote blocked the Pentagon’s bill
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Democrats tank bipartisan bill to fund DOD in midst of government shutdown
(The Center Square) – In an act of defiance, Democratic senators blocked the House-passed full-year funding bill for the Department of Defense from advancing Thursday.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right25Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Right
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- 58% of the sources lean Right
58% Right
L 16%
C 26%
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