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Senate Democrats block government funding bill for 13th time

Senate Democrats on Tuesday voted for the 13th time to block a House-passed bill to reopen the federal government, despite a plea this week by the nation’s largest federal workers union to ... Read More

Government shutdown hits 4-week mark as Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 13th time

The Senate failed for a 13th time to advance a GOP funding bill that would end the government shutdown, now on Day 28. Follow live updates here. Read More

Live updates: Senate fails to reopen government for 13th time as SNAP battle takes center stage

The Senate on Tuesday failed to reopen the federal government for the 13th time, as the shutdown hit the four-week mark. It failed in a 54-45 vote. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ... Read More

Government shutdown live update; How did Senate vote today on GOP bill to pay workers?

The Senate returned to session today, Oct. 23, but how did they vote? Is the government open? Here's what went down. Read More

GOP, Thune surprise Democrats, daring them to block defense spending bill during shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has surprised Democrats by scheduling a vote Thursday on advancing the $852 billion defense appropriations bill amid the government shutdown. The defense ... Read More