When is next Senate vote on government shutdown? Does the Senate vote today? Live updates

The federal government remains closed Friday, Oct. 24. Does the Senate return today for a 13th vote? What to know.

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

Senate approves $2.3B budget, overrides $70M in Healey vetoes

The Senate passed a $2.3 billion spending package Thursday that pumps money into MassHealth, financial aid at public colleges and universities and free school meals, while holding the

When will the government shutdown end? Update, odds on next Senate vote to reopen

Government shutdown 2025 is now the second longest in history, but how much longer is it expected to last? See the odds on next Senate vote to reopen

USDA website slams Senate Democrats over SNAP battle: ‘Well has run dry’

The Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) website has placed an advisory blaming Senate Democrats for the impending absence of food assistance benefits on its website.  Starting Nov. 1, it is likely

Senate Democrats tread lightly on Maine primary as new poll shows Graham Platner leading Janet Mills

Despite recent controversies, Platner has a huge lead in a recent poll and is drawing big crowds, while the two-term governor Mills is counting on her experience and achievements.

How does a government shutdown end? When shutdowns ended in history, how long they lasted

The ongoing government shutdown is the second-longest is history. But how will it, or can it, last? See history of shutdowns.
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