Senate Republicans are eyeing a Friday vote on legislation that would pay some federal employees and active-duty troops amid the record-setting government shutdown.
Majority Leader John Thune said there was a “good possibility” that he would tee up a vote on the legislation from Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.).
“We’re going to vote to pay federal workers,” Thune said.
The Senate tried to bring up Johnson’s bill last month, but it was blocked by Democrats. Republicans continue to discuss another potential vote on the House-approved continuing resolution, which Thune wants to use as a vehicle for an eventual larger funding deal.
The possible Friday vote…
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