Bill to pay military during government shutdown fails in Senate
A U.S. Marine stands on the beach as a landing craft (LCU-1662) approaches the shore during training exercises in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, October 16, 2025. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo
Ricardo Arduengo | Reuters
A bill that would fund the U.S. military during the ongoing government shutdown failed to pass the Senate in a procedural vote Thursday.
The bill needed at least 60 votes in the 100-member Senate to advance due to the chamber’s filibuster rules.
The final vote was 50-44, with all three Democrats voting “yes” along with Republicans.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R.S.D.) voted against the bill solely as a tactic to allow him to quickly revive efforts to fund the Pentagon during the shutdown.
The vote came hours after the Senate failed on a bill that would have funded the entire government.
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