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Live updates: Senate’s 12th attempt to end shutdown fails; final NYC mayoral debate kicks off
The Senate again voted down the House-passed funding bill to reopen the federal government Wednesday. The 12th vote on the legislation failed 54-46. It followed a 22-hour speech from Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.
The Senate will vote Thursday on a Republican bill to pay "essential" federal workers amid the shutdown. Democrats are expected to block the measure.
The Senate votes today, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, on congressional spending bills as the government shutdown 2025 continues amid a bitter impasse on Capitol Hill as furloughed federal workers and agencies await a government reopening. White House press ...