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Senate Democrats Block GOP Plan to Aid Furloughed Workers

11/8/2025

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Senate Democrats blocked the Republican plan to pay federal workers during the government shutdown on November 7, 2025.
The modified “Shutdown Fairness Act,” supported by three Democrats, failed 53–43.
Senator Ron Johnson argued the bill would include furloughed workers because concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence led to its rejection.
The Senate will reconvene on Saturday to vote again on the House-passed plan amid partisan divisions.

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Senate Democrats blocked the Republican plan to pay federal workers during the government shutdown on November 7, 2025.
The modified “Shutdown Fairness Act,” supported by three Democrats, failed 53–43.
Senator Ron Johnson argued the bill would include furloughed workers because concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s influence led to its rejection.
The Senate will reconvene on Saturday to vote again on the House-passed plan amid partisan divisions.