Senate considers vote on possible solution to end record-length government shutdown
Senate Poised to Vote on Government Shutdown Agreement In Washington, lawmakers may vote on Sunday to advance a significant deal aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. This agreement would also fund government operations until January 30 and restore full food stamp assistance for 42 million Americans, among other vital programs. Senate […]
Senate close to agreement on reopening government
Senators Expected to Support Government Reopening Bill A number of Democratic senators, potentially up to ten, are anticipated to back a bill aimed at reopening the government as soon as Sunday evening or early Monday. This comes as moderate and liberal Democrats are looking to bring an end to the ongoing 40-day shutdown. Last week, […]
Thune to Keep Senate Meeting Until Shutdown by Schumer is Resolved
Senate Remains in Session Amid Continued Government Shutdown Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has stated that the Senate will stay in session until a government funding agreement is finalized. This decision comes as the shutdown reached its 39th day, with the senators not set to return home just yet. Though the House passed a […]
Senate may vote as soon as tomorrow on the Republican bill to prevent a shutdown.
The Senate might hold a test vote as soon as tomorrow afternoon on a Republican proposal aimed at preventing a government shutdown and funding parts of the government for the rest of the fiscal year. We’re still waiting to see the actual bill that will allocate funds through the end of January for various departments, […]
Republicans criticize Obamacare in the Senate during a 39-day government shutdown
Republican Senators Criticize Obamacare Amid Government Shutdown During a 39-day government shutdown, several Republican senators voiced strong criticisms of the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare. They described it as an ineffective solution for the health care needs of the nation. Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina stated that the current system might require […]
Uncommon Saturday Senate meeting concludes with little indication of shutdown advancements
Senators’ Unproductive Session at the Capitol This past Saturday, senators concluded a rather unusual session at the Capitol, marked by no votes and no finalized “minibus” of three bills, which left little indication of any progress towards avoiding a federal government shutdown. As the lawmakers prepare to reconvene on Sunday, attention turns to a potential […]
Thune: Senate will stay in session until the government is reopened
Senate Remains in Session Amidst Government Shutdown Senate Majority Leader John Thune has informed reporters that the U.S. Senate will continue to remain in session until an agreement is made to reopen the government. This marks the 39th consecutive day of the current session. The Senate was initially set to leave Washington, D.C. around Veterans […]
Senate meets unexpectedly over the weekend during the continuing government shutdown
Senate’s Weekend Session Struggles Amid Government Shutdown The Senate is navigating an unusual weekend session, still at a standstill as members seek a resolution for the ongoing government shutdown. Behind the scenes, lawmakers are drafting three spending bills to attach to the House-passed continuing resolution (CR), along with an extension that could allow government agencies […]
Senate will stay in session until a deal is reached, Thune states
Government Shutdown Continues as Negotiations Persist During a press conference on Saturday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, confirmed that senators would remain in session until a solution is found to reopen the government. This announcement comes as the shutdown stretches into its 39th day, with meaningful progress still elusive. When […]
Senate Republicans look for Democratic backing to overcome filibuster on funding
Senate Republicans Hopeful for Bipartisan Support on Government Funding Senate Republicans are optimistic that they might gain enough support from Senate Democrats to overcome the filibuster in a crucial test vote expected to happen in January. This funding proposal aims to support the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs, alongside Congress, until September 30, 2026. […]