Overview

• The directive aims to keep troops paid next week despite the partial federal shutdown that began on Oct. 1.
• Senate Republicans’ bid for a short-term extension of current funding levels has repeatedly fallen short of the 60 votes required.
• Republican leaders declined to advance a standalone vote to guarantee military pay even as the Oct. 15 payday nears.
• Separate House proposals from Emilia Sykes and Jen Kiggans to safeguard troop pay were introduced but not debated before the long-weekend recess.
• The White House announced federal personnel actions, and a court filing alleges plans to dismiss about 4,000 employees as the shutdown continues.