Government Shutdown Deepens
The Senate failed for the 13th time to pass a House-backed funding measure, dashing hopes of immediately reopening the federal government.
The vote on the bill to fund the government failed 54-45, falling short of the 60 votes required to move forward.
The partisan deadlock on Capitol Hill continues a bitter battle between Republicans and Democrats, now on its 28th day.
- The shutdown will likely continue into Wednesday, October 29.
- The nation is inching closer to what could become the longest government shutdown in history.
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Author's summary: Government shutdown deepens as Senate vote fails.