Democrats Reject Bipartisan Bill To Pay Troops, ‘Essential’ Federal Workers During Shutdown
1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026
Senate Democrats rejected legislation on Thursday afternoon that would have ensured U.S. service members and some federal workers do not miss a paycheck during the government shutdown. Senators voted 54 to 45 largely…
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