I think you need to re read your post.......The first line confirms they rejected to pay the folks.............
The House rejected a GOP measure to pay furloughed workers but keep the government closed in a 222-195 vote.
I think your article got it wrong...........
Realist - Everybody in America is soft, and hates conflict. The cure for this, both in politics and social life, is the same -- hardihood. Give them raw truth.