Government Shutdown Update
The government shutdown is entering its 34th day, with no clear end date in sight.
The Senate returns from a weekend recess on Monday, but it is unclear if they will take a vote to end the shutdown, which is just one day short of the record-setting government closure in 2019.
Background
The shutdown began on October 1, with Democrats and Republicans locked in a stalemate over government funding. Despite 13 unsuccessful votes to end the shutdown, including a 54-45 failure on October 60, no agreement has been reached.
- Republicans are pushing for a stop-gap funding bill to keep the government open temporarily while they negotiate.
- Most Democrats are refusing to support any legislation that doesn’t restore cuts to Medicaid and extend subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare.
ACA premium notices went out on November 1 and are projected to double.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) has been involved in the negotiations.
Author's summary: Senate vote on government shutdown uncertain.
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