The U.S. Senate on Tuesday was unable to advance a House-passed Republican bill aimed at ending the government shutdown, now in its 14th day.
The bill would extend federal funding until 21 November, giving Congress more time to finalise new appropriations, but the Senate’s failure means the shutdown will continue for at least another day.
The stalemate reflects growing divisions between Republicans and Democrats. Republicans have urged support for a “clean” funding bill without policy conditions, while Democrats insist any legislation include extensions of health insurance tax credits. Thune criticised Democrats for pursuing what he called “expensive demands” and accused them of leveraging the shutdown for partisan advantage. House Democrats returned to Washington to increase pressure, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemning Republican lawmakers for remaining absent from the chamber.
Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona said President Trump could play a critical role in negotiations. He cited the president’s recent diplomatic trip to the Middle East as evidence of his influence and called for him to help end the impasse.
With both sides entrenched, there is no clear resolution in sight. Lawmakers face mounting pressure to reopen the government, restore federal pay, and advance health care legislation. Every day the shutdown continues delays the normal appropriations process and exacerbates challenges for agencies and the public.
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