Overview

• The Senate failed again to advance the House continuing resolution, with a 55–45 vote that fell short of the 60 votes required.
• Three Democrats and Independents — John Fetterman, Angus King, and Catherine Cortez Masto — backed the House measure, while Republican Rand Paul opposed it.
• With the chamber adjourned for Yom Kippur, no funding vote is scheduled until Friday, and senators say the shutdown could last into next week.
• Majority Leader John Thune plans repeated votes on the House bill, Speaker Mike Johnson rejects adding provisions sought by Democrats, and Chuck Schumer remains opposed.
• The White House and OMB signaled potential federal layoffs within days and warned of possible WIC funding shortfalls, as centrist talks explore a short stopgap or a one‑year ACA subsidy extension.