Day 28: Sykes Put Partisan Politics Over Those Who Protect Us

October 28, 2025

Military families are bracing for missed paychecks this week because of Democrat Emilia Sykes’ reckless shutdown. House Republicans voted to keep pay flowing for America’s servicemembers, but Democrats voted no, choosing politics over patriots.

The result: families wondering how they’ll make rent, cover groceries, or pay bills, and a hit to morale that weakens our national security and military readiness.

“Democrat Emilia Sykes’ shutdown is hurting the heroes who defend our country, and every missed paycheck is a reminder of how out of touch they’ve become.” — NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon