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Senate GOP Pushes Worker Pay Amid Ongoing Shutdown

10/23/2025

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Senate GOP leaders are revising strategy to pressure Democrats by pushing a bill to pay "essential" workers, including military personnel and TSA staff.
Democrats are expected to reject the bill and back a measure paying all federal workers, including furloughed employees.
Some GOP senators warn that paying all workers could lessen pressure to negotiate.
The Senate vote is set for Thursday, the 23rd day of the shutdown.

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Story summary

Senate GOP leaders are revising strategy to pressure Democrats by pushing a bill to pay "essential" workers, including military personnel and TSA staff.
Democrats are expected to reject the bill and back a measure paying all federal workers, including furloughed employees.
Some GOP senators warn that paying all workers could lessen pressure to negotiate.
The Senate vote is set for Thursday, the 23rd day of the shutdown.