Congressional Democrats had raised objections to the bill not paying ‘nonessential’ federal employees who do not work during government funding lapses.
Although Republicans hold a majority in both houses of Congress, Senate Democrats are blocking the funding bill by denying a 60-vote margin for passage.
Congressional Democrats had raised objections to the bill not paying ‘nonessential’ federal employees who do not work during government funding lapses.
Although Republicans hold a majority in both houses of Congress, Senate Democrats are blocking the funding bill by denying a 60-vote margin for passage.