Senators to Watch as Shutdown Blame Game Intensifies Before Vote

Sept. 30, 2025, 9:30 AM UTC

Several senators in both parties are worth watching as the chamber heads toward a crucial vote later today on legislation that would avert a government shutdown starting Wednesday.

The Senate is voting on House-passed legislation (H.R. 5371) to fund government until Nov. 21 that failed to get the 60 votes needed to advance earlier this month. It seems likely to fall again.

Republicans say they support the clean, seven-week deal on extending current funding to buy time for more negotiations for fresh fiscal 2026 spending, while Democrats say they will oppose the legislation unless it extends healthcare subsidies and restores ...

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