As the deadline for a potential partial government shutdown looms, two Senate Republicans are spearheading an initiative to guarantee that military members continue to receive their pay. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska is at the forefront of this effort, seeking to 'hotline' a bill that would ensure all armed services and the coast guard are paid in the event of a shutdown.
The 'hotline' procedure, typically used for passing procedural motions or noncontroversial measures, allows for swift passage of bills with minimal public debate. Senator Sullivan is scheduled to request unanimous consent for consideration of the bill at 6 p.m., titled the Pay Our Troops Act.
