(MENAFN) The US Senate on Tuesday failed to advance a Republican-backed measure aimed at ending the government shutdown, which has now stretched into its 14th day, according to reports.

By a 49-45 vote, the Senate did not invoke cloture on the motion to move forward with a House-approved plan to fund the government through Nov. 21. Both parties continue to blame each other for blocking progress on reopening federal operations.

The legislation required 60 votes to proceed, but it faced resistance from most Democrats and a handful of Republicans. Two members of the Democratic caucus — Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and independent Senator Angus King of Maine — joined the majority of Republicans in supporting the measure.

Republican Senator Rand Paul opposed advancing the bill, leaving Republicans short of the necessary support unless at least eight Democrats crossed party lines. Senate Majority Leader John Thune also voted “no to make a motion to reconsider.” Democratic Senator John Fetterman, who had previously supported the measure, did not cast a vote on Tuesday evening.

While a government shutdown does not automatically trigger a full-scale economic crisis, it causes significant disruptions across American society and heightens uncertainty regarding the state of the nation’s economy. Many federal workers have either been furloughed or are required to work without pay, while others face mandatory leave until a new budget is enacted. Each agency follows its own shutdown plan to determine which employees are essential and which are not.

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