"A GOP-led proposal that would pay federal employees who are having to work through the shutdown, along with military members and contractors, failed to get the 60 votes needed to break a filibuster. And Republicans rejected a request for unanimous consent to pass a Democratic alternative, which would pay all federal workers, including those on furlough. It also would block the White House from laying off more federal workers while the government is closed."
"After the failed vote on Thursday, lawmakers are leaving Washington for the weekend without any progress toward a deal to re-open the government. Both sides are waiting for the other to blink. President Trump this week rejected a meeting with Democratic leaders, while Democrats have rejected GOP demands that they open the government as a precursor to negotiating on health care subsidies."
A GOP-led proposal to pay federal employees working during the shutdown, along with military members and contractors, failed to secure the 60 votes needed to break a Senate filibuster. Republicans rejected unanimous consent to pass a Democratic alternative that would pay all federal workers, including furloughed employees, and block the White House from laying off additional federal workers while the government remains closed. Three Democrats—John Fetterman, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock—voted to advance the Republican bill. Lawmakers left Washington without progress; President Trump declined a meeting, Democrats rejected GOP reopening demands, the Senate stalled, and the House remained out of session. Sen. Ron Johnson led the GOP effort; Sen. Chris Van Hollen offered the Democratic alternative.
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