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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Oct 29, 2025

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday failed for the 13th time to advance a stopgap spending bill that would fund the government until Nov. 21 and end the monthlong government shutdown. The 54-45 vote was nearly identical to the previous 12 votes, as Republicans and Democrats held firm in their positions, the Tennessee Lookout reports. The measure needed at least 60 votes to advance under the Senate’s legislative filibuster. Senate leaders continued to clash over priorities, with Republicans urging passage of the House-approved bill to reopen the government and Democrats pushing for broader negotiations over tax credits and social programs. Both parties reportedly are exploring separate measures to fund nutrition assistance programs.