Government shutdown occurs as Senate Democrats do not back temporary funding plan.
The federal government partially shut down late Wednesday, marking the first such closure since December 2018, as Senate Democrats held firm, with only three dissenting votes. This shutdown halted non-essential government operations, leaving tens of thousands of federal employees working without pay for a full 35 days until a temporary funding measure was finally agreed […]
Senate rejects temporary funding measure, moving the U.S. closer to a potential government shutdown.
Senate Fails to Pass Spending Bill, Government Shutdown Looms On September 30, 2025, the Senate rejected a critical spending bill, falling short in a 55-45 vote, which now sets the stage for the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. The shutdown is anticipated to take effect late at night since the Democratic proposals did […]
Thune criticizes Democrats for preventing a temporary extension of government funding.
Senate Standoff Over Funding Extension Heightens Risk of Government Shutdown Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, has voiced opposition to Senate Democrats’ efforts to block the GOP’s temporary funding extension as Congress gets closer to a potential government shutdown. Democrats, under the leadership of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, voted against […]
Senate Democrats prevent temporary funding bill, leading to potential government shutdown
Senate Moves Toward Government Shutdown In Washington, Senate Democrats voted again on Tuesday for the StopGup funding bill, setting the stage for a potential government shutdown after midnight. The bill that passed in the House aimed to maintain current funding until November 21, but it failed to meet the necessary 60 votes, falling short by […]
Democrats’ temporary spending alternative would increase debt by $1.5 trillion.
Democrats’ Spending Bill Debate Could Add $1.5 Trillion to National Debt As the September 30 deadline approaches, the government faces a potential shutdown unless lawmakers either approve the suspension spending bill or finalize 12 separate spending bills. The Democrats are currently engaged in a struggle regarding government shutdowns, focusing on extended grants for the Affordable […]
Many Oregonians will experience significant increases in health insurance premiums in 2026 as temporary ACA subsidies come to an end.
Impact of Expiring Health Insurance Credits in Oregon Over 111,000 Oregonians who buy health insurance through the state’s affordable care market face hefty increases in their premiums for next year, unless Congress steps in. The situation stems from the fact that Republicans in Congress chose not to renew key taxes, which were part of a […]
Four lawmakers went against their party regarding the temporary spending bill.
On Friday, four lawmakers backed the party during votes on a Republican suspension bill, which ultimately funded the government. The bill made its way through the House, but faced obstacles in the Senate due to Democratic resistance. In the House, Representatives Thomas Massey (R-Ky.) and Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) cast the only Republican dissenting votes, while […]
Government shutdown threatens as Senate denies House-approved temporary funding measure
Senate Democrats Block Funding Bill Amid Government Shutdown Threat On Friday, Senate Democrats halted a bill that had been passed by the House to fund federal departments and agencies for seven weeks, setting the stage for a potential government shutdown on October 1. The Democrats nearly lined up against the measure, voting 44-48, with only […]
House Republicans approve temporary spending measure, preparing for a shutdown battle with the Senate.
On Friday, House Republicans passed a temporary government spending bill aimed at preventing shutdowns as the end of the month approaches. However, this decision is expected to lead to a confrontation with Senate Democrats, who have expressed intentions to block the legislation. The vote, which split largely along party lines, resulted in a narrow margin […]
House Republicans push forward with temporary government funding bill endorsed by Trump
House Republicans Advance Spending Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown On Wednesday, House Republicans took steps to advance a spending bill aimed at keeping the government operational past the end of the month. In a party-line vote of 216-210, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and his colleagues approved the rules governing the debate on a measure that […]