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On the recordOctober 9, 2025
I voted for it, Republicans did, 99% of Democrats voted not to pay our troops.
Said by
Steve Scalise
Republican · Louisiana
Source
msnbc.com

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Scalise discusses the vote on military pay amidst the ongoing shutdown.

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