Democrats in the Senate blocked a bill proposed by Republicans to pay all federal employees for the duration of the government shutdown late on Nov. 7.
The Senate voted 53–43 on the Shutdown Fairness Act. The measure needed 60 votes to move forward.
The proposal was made as the record-breaking shutdown continues well into its second month.
Earlier in the day, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) asked for unanimous consent on the legislation that would have provided a paycheck for both working and furloughed government workers as well as military members.
The unanimous consent was shot down by Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), who objected to the measure….
Senate Democrats Block GOP Bill to Pay Federal Workers During Shutdown
