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A Senate vote on a Republican bill to immediately pay federal employees during the shutdown failed, but lawmakers remain optimistic about reaching a bipartisan agreement to address federal employee pay amid ongoing government funding issues.
The Senate is set to vote on the Shutdown Fairness Act, a bill proposed by Sen. Ron Johnson to pay some federal workers affected by the ongoing government shutdown, which has entered its 23rd day. While Johnson's bill would not end the shutdown, it aims to provide pay for troops and emergency workers, facing opposition from Democrats who argue it grants excessive discretion to the White House. The vote's outcome remains uncertain, and the shutdown is expected to continue into Monday.
The US Senate is preparing to vote on the Shutdown Fairness Act to pay federal workers and military members working during the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 23rd day. Despite efforts, the Senate has repeatedly failed to pass a funding bill to end the shutdown, with recent votes falling short of the required 60 votes. Senator Jeff Merkley delivered a historic 22-hour speech protesting the administration's policies amid the shutdown.