US EditionSenate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
- The U.S. Senate rejected two partisan bills to pay federal workers amid the ongoing government shutdown.
- Republicans blocked a Democrat proposal to pay all federal workers and prevent layoffs, while Democrats blocked a GOP bill to pay excepted workers who are still required to work during the shutdown.
- Democrats say they will not vote to reopen the government until Republicans negotiate on extending expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, while Republicans say they will not negotiate until the government reopens.
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US Senate fails to move ahead on bills extending pay to federal workers during shutdown
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., talks to a reporter in the basement of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — The Senate Thursday failed to advance a Republican measure and rejected unanimous agreements on two related bills from Democrats that would have paid federal employees and contractors who have continued to work amid the government shutdown, which entered day 23. The stalemate constitu…
Democrats Block Bipartisan Bill to Pay Troops During Government Shutdown
Senate Democrats on Thursday voted down legislation that would have guaranteed paychecks for U.S. service members and essential federal workers as the government shutdown drags into its fourth week. The post Democrats Block Bipartisan Bill to Pay Troops During Government Shutdown appeared first on Slay News.
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