Senate Democrats blocked a key military funding bill that included a pay raise for active-duty troops amid the ongoing government shutdown. The bill failed to advance in a 50-44 vote, with only three Democrats supporting it. The move came as lawmakers are at an impasse over the shutdown, which has already lasted for 10 days and is expected to hit its three-week mark next week. The contentious issue of military pay has contributed to the stalemate, with Congress failing to pass legislation to continue paying troops.
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