Government flick off

 


What to know on Day 35 of the government shutdown:

  • The government shutdown is on track to become the longest in U.S. history on Tuesday evening after the Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill that would end the stalemate. 
  • The vote to move forward with the House-passed continuing resolution was 54 to 44, with no new Democrats voting in favor. Sixty votes are needed for the legislation to advance
  • The longest shutdown on record occurred in 2018 and 2019 and ended on Day 35, shortly after 9 p.m. The current shutdown will surpass that record tonight, barring an unforeseen breakthrough.
  • Despite the failed Senate vote, lawmakers from both parties have hinted at the emerging contours of a deal to end the shutdown, possibly as early as this week. Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters that he thinks "there are people who realize this has gone on long enough and there's been enough pain inflicted on the American people and it's time to end it."
  • Some Republicans have said that they expect Democrats to be more willing to vote to reopen the government following Tuesday's elections.

 

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