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Bill to fund military during government shutdown fails in Senate procedural vote
Democrats filibustered a $852 billion defense bill to leverage healthcare subsidy extensions amid a government shutdown lasting over two weeks, blocking military funding despite bipartisan support.
- Senate Democrats blocked a defense spending bill intended to pay military service members during the shutdown, resulting in a 50-44 vote on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
- Three Democratic senators joined Republicans to support the bill, which would have funded the Pentagon for the fiscal year.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized Democrats for playing politics and emphasized their obligation to fund the military.
- The government shutdown, which began on October 1, 2025, is projected to extend into the following week, with many federal workers experiencing furloughs.
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