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Senate Rejects Shutdown Bill Amid Ongoing Government Stalemate

10/23/2025

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Senate Rejects Shutdown Bill

The U.S. Senate rejected the Shutdown Fairness Act, a Republican bill sponsored by Sen. Ron Johnson to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, now in its 23rd day, despite Senate funding proposals having been blocked.
It would have compensated essential employees, including air traffic controllers and military personnel.
Democrats backed provisions, insisting on health care funding, including Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, as a condition for reopening.

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Congress Faces Shutdown Crisis

The government shutdown has entered its 23rd day, creating a looming fiscal crisis for Congress.
Republicans are divided over extending federal spending levels established by the Biden administration.
Tom Cole, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, said a continuing resolution is needed to fund government through Nov. 21, as the deadline approaches.
Senate Democrats have blocked the proposed continuing resolution, complicating negotiations.

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Senate Rejects Shutdown Bill

The U.S. Senate rejected the Shutdown Fairness Act, a Republican bill sponsored by Sen. Ron Johnson to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, now in its 23rd day, despite Senate funding proposals having been blocked.
It would have compensated essential employees, including air traffic controllers and military personnel.
Democrats backed provisions, insisting on health care funding, including Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, as a condition for reopening.

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