Senate Democrats on Friday blocked a proposal by Republicans to pay federal employees who are working throughout the duration of the government shutdown.

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) attempted to get unanimous consent to pass his legislation to pay excepted federal workers and military members as long as the impasse drags on.

Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) objected.

“I’m concerned that Sen. Johnson’s bill still leaves too much discretion up to President Trump,” Peters explained during his objection.

“There’s too much wiggle room for the administration to basically pick and choose which federal employees are paid and when,” he added.

Johnson cried foul, noting that he altered his bill “dramatically” in recent weeks in order to seek the support of Peters and other Democrats. He also noted that

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