"Three Democratic senators, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, and the Georgia senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, broke ranks with their party and voted in favor of the bill. Federal government employees are guaranteed pay once the shutdown ends under US law, but the bill would mean expedited paychecks for select workers. Most Democrats opposed the move and continue to demand Republicans work with them to end the shutdown and address Affordable Care Act subsidies that will expire at the end of the year."
"The Senate failed on Thursday to pass legislation that would keep federal workers deemed essential and troops paid throughout the ongoing government shutdown now in its 23rd day. With a 54-45 vote, the upper chamber failed to meet the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the Shutdown Fairness Act, introduced by Ron Johnson, a Republican senator of Wisconsin. The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, also opposed the bill, pointing out that Donald Trump would be able to choose which workers to pay."
The Senate failed to pass the Shutdown Fairness Act, which sought to expedite pay for federal workers deemed essential and active-duty troops during the government shutdown now in its 23rd day. The bill fell short in a 54-45 vote, missing the 60-vote threshold required to advance. Three Democrats—John Fetterman, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff—joined Republicans in supporting the measure. Federal employees are guaranteed pay after the shutdown ends under US law, but the bill would have provided earlier paychecks for selected personnel. Most Democrats opposed the bill and demanded Republican cooperation to end the shutdown and address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also opposed the measure, warning that the bill would allow the president to selectively decide who gets paid.
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