Johnson Opposes Troop Pay Vote Amid Shutdown Tensions

House Speaker Mike Johnson ruled out a standalone vote to ensure military pay during the shutdown, stating the House has already passed a stopgap measure, and emphasizing that the issue now depends on the Senate. Despite bipartisan support for a bill to pay troops, Johnson's stance reflects a strategy to pressure Democrats by making the shutdown more painful, while troops are expected to miss their October 15 paycheck unless Congress acts.