Senate Rejects 'Shutdown Fairness Act' for Federal Workers

Vote on the Shutdown Fairness Act

• 🗳️ The Senate voted on S3012, the "Shutdown Fairness Act," aimed at appropriating funds for federal employees' pay during a lapse in appropriations.
• ❌ The motion to proceed to the bill failed to pass, with 53 votes in favor and 43 against, falling short of the required three-fifths majority.

Voting Breakdown

• 📊 A significant number of Democrats voted against the motion, alongside most Republicans.
• ⚠️ Only three Democrats reportedly voted in favor of bringing the bill to debate.

Subsequent Senate Business

• 📜 Following the vote, the Senate moved to a period of morning business, allowing senators to speak for up to 10 minutes each.
• ⚖️ A new bill, S 3166, was introduced, titled "a bill to resend unused COVID funding and reduce the deficit."
• 📅 The Senate adjourned until Saturday, November 8th, after a unanimous consent agreement.