The U.S. Senate will take another vote on legislation to fund the government on Monday as a shutdown standoff between the two major parties enters its sixth day.
The shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. ET on Oct. 1, after Republicans and Democrats were unable to reach an agreement on keeping the government open. Despite taking several votes on competing funding options over the past week, neither side has garnered enough support for their proposal.
The Senate will vote again on Monday at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Republicans, led by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and President Donald Trump, are pursuing the passage of a “clean” funding extension, describing a bill without partisan attachments or other bill riders….
Senate to Vote Again on Bill to End Shutdown as Standoff Continues
