Senate Democrats Block Defense Funding Bill Amid Government Shutdown Standoff
Senate Democrats have blocked a Republican-backed military spending bill, demanding comprehensive funding that includes healthcare and housing programs. The government shutdown enters its 16th day as partisan disagreements continue.
Defense Funding Blocked in Partisan Senate Vote
According to reports from Washington, Senate Democrats have blocked a $852 billion Defense Department appropriations bill that would have funded the Pentagon for a full year. The vote tally of 50-44 fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance the measure in the United States Senate, with the vote largely splitting along party lines.