Senate, federal shutdown and continuing resolution
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We are speaking with the Democrats and some very good things could happen, with respect to healthcare,” Trump said.
The government shutdown will last at least until at least next week, as the Senate adjourned until Tuesday after another round of failed votes to reopen the government.
Senate Democrats voted for the fourth time Friday to defeat a House-passed bill that would fund the government through Nov. 21 and end the three-day government shutdown that has left tens of
The Senate failed for a seventh time Thursday to pass dueling short-term spending bills to reopen the government, the latest indicator that lawmakers are no closer to a deal on healthcare demands from Democrats.
The Senate failed to advance funding bills to end the government shutdown for the sixth time on Wednesday, continuing the stalemate as Democrats and Republicans traded blame for the impasse.