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What is the Republican decision to block a vote on troop pay?
Well, howdy there internet people it spell again. So today we're going to talk about Republicans blocking a vote to pay troops. In what is totally an unsurprising move if you've been paying attention? But is still likely to shock most of the nation. The Republican Party in the House has decided not to allow a vote to make sure troops get paid during the shutdown. Keep in mind, troops still have to show up for work. Currently, troops are set to miss a paycheck on the fifteenth. The shutdown has to end by the thirteenth to get the checks processed in time.
Why does the shutdown deadline affect the troops’ paycheck on the 15th?
The Democratic Party is suggesting a standalone vote that would authorize pay for the troops. Johnson fell back on his standard line and said, Quote, The job in the house is done. Reminder The job is not done, and the government is shut down. The bill in question is called HR five four zero one. And it was actually introduced by a Republican and has more than a hundred co-sponsors. The sponsor said quote I'm urging the Speaker and our House leadership to immediately pass my bill to ensure our service members, many of whom live paycheck to paycheck while supporting their families, receive the pay they've earned.
What is HR 5401 and how many co‑sponsors support the troop‑pay bill?
Military pay should not be held hostage due to Washington's dysfunction. With the level of support it has, it would fly through the House. So why are Republicans blocking it? Because they want troops and their families to suffer, because they believe it will put more pressure on Democrats. This is intentional unnecessary pain being inflicted on active duty. It's a choice being made by the Republican Party. Much like threatening layoffs or saying furloughed workers won't get back pay. The idea is to make the shutdown as painful as possible for America's working class, in hopes that their previous attacks on working class healthcare is forgotten.
Why are Republicans refusing to let a vote on paying troops happen?
Johnson originally seemed open to passing legislation to pay the troops. But other Republicans have apparently talked him out of it. While he was saying he was open to it, Republican Senate Majority Leader Thune stepped in to say quote. Honestly, you don't need that. Johnson has since backtracked on his openness to the idea. They believe they can frame it as the fault of the Democratic Party. But the reality is that Democrats are willing to vote in favor of paying the troops. The Republican Speaker of the House is blocking the vote from occurring.
How could the troop‑pay issue be resolved in a single day?
If you were hesitant to believe the Republican position over the layoffs and withholding of back pay for federal workers was harming the working class to get at the Democrats. Pay attention to this development. This is something that could be resolved in a day. It's not Democrats standing in the way, but It's Republicans saying no, we aren't even going to take a vote on whether or not to pay the troops. Later, they'll stand in front of an American flag and talk tough about how much they love and respect America's military. I guess they just don't respect them enough to pay them for their work. Anyway, it's just a thought. Y'all have a good day.
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Chapters
5 chapters
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What is the Republican decision to block a vote on troop pay?
0:01–0:43
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Why does the shutdown deadline affect the troops’ paycheck on the 15th?
0:43–1:29
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What is HR 5401 and how many co‑sponsors support the troop‑pay bill?
1:29–2:16
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Why are Republicans refusing to let a vote on paying troops happen?
2:16–2:55
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How could the troop‑pay issue be resolved in a single day?
2:55–3:40
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