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Senate GOP Rethinks Military Pay Votes Amid Shutdown

10/29/2025

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Senate Republicans reconsider forcing votes on a pay restoration bill for military service members during shutdown, per Punchbowl News.
They initially aimed to pressure Democrats into voting against vital workers, but now fear Democrats might back the bills.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune questioned moving forward with the votes.
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) urged ending the shutdown, while Democrats want to extend health care subsidies and block unilateral budget cuts.

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Senate Republicans reconsider forcing votes on a pay restoration bill for military service members during shutdown, per Punchbowl News.
They initially aimed to pressure Democrats into voting against vital workers, but now fear Democrats might back the bills.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune questioned moving forward with the votes.
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) urged ending the shutdown, while Democrats want to extend health care subsidies and block unilateral budget cuts.