Democrat Blocks Bill That Would Ensure Lawmakers Don’t Cash Paychecks During Shutdown
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026
Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey blocked legislation that would withhold lawmakers’ paychecks until the government shutdown ends. Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott asked for unanimous consent Thursday afternoon…
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