The Senate on Monday voted 52–48 to reject a Republican-backed measure to reopen the federal government, marking the 11th failed attempt to end a shutdown now entering its fourth week, according to official floor records. The vote underscores the deep partisan divide between Senate Democrats and House Republicans, whose Trump-backed funding proposal remains stalled.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said military pay and federal operations will dominate the week’s agenda. He signaled that Republicans plan to force another vote on the Trump-endorsed funding bill.
Thune also suggested it may be time for House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to recall the House, which last voted on Sept. 19. Johnson has not indicated when members might return to Washington.
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