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US Senate Blocks Stopgap Funding Measure
(MENAFN) On Monday, the US Senate blocked a stopgap funding measure for the 11th time, preventing the passage of legislation that would have reopened the federal government.
By a vote of 50-43, the Senate failed to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed with a House-approved measure aimed at keeping the government funded until November 21.
Despite repeated attempts, the bill has consistently fallen short of the 60-vote threshold required to advance, with no signs suggesting that the outcome will change on the next attempt.
Senator Rand Paul cast a vote against the measure, while Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Angus King, an independent, joined Republicans in supporting the bill.
Earlier in the day, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer addressed the chamber, condemning Republicans and the White House for the ongoing shutdown.
He accused them of refusing to engage in negotiations, even as millions of Americans face serious consequences, especially concerning health care.
Schumer emphasized the hardship faced by over 20 million working and middle-class Americans who are seeing their health care premiums rise due to the shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, in his remarks on the Senate floor, reiterated the Republican position, asserting that they have been clear about their openness to discussing the health care concerns raised by Democrats.
By a vote of 50-43, the Senate failed to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed with a House-approved measure aimed at keeping the government funded until November 21.
Despite repeated attempts, the bill has consistently fallen short of the 60-vote threshold required to advance, with no signs suggesting that the outcome will change on the next attempt.
Senator Rand Paul cast a vote against the measure, while Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Angus King, an independent, joined Republicans in supporting the bill.
Earlier in the day, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer addressed the chamber, condemning Republicans and the White House for the ongoing shutdown.
He accused them of refusing to engage in negotiations, even as millions of Americans face serious consequences, especially concerning health care.
Schumer emphasized the hardship faced by over 20 million working and middle-class Americans who are seeing their health care premiums rise due to the shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, in his remarks on the Senate floor, reiterated the Republican position, asserting that they have been clear about their openness to discussing the health care concerns raised by Democrats.

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