The federal government shutdown will continue into next week after the Senate adjourned Thursday night without reaching an agreement to reopen federal agencies. The stalemate, now in its tenth day, shows no signs of resolution as both parties hold firm to their positions.
The Senate once again failed to advance either party's funding plan. The Republican-led House proposal, which sought to extend government operations for seven weeks, fell short in a 54 to 45 vote. Only three Democrats supported the measure, the same number that has crossed party lines since the shutdown began. It was the seventh failed vote in a week, underscoring the deep divide in Congress.
