Democrats Vote to Extend Shutdown, Block GOP Bill for 13th Time

The Senate failed to advance a GOP-backed stopgap funding bill for the 13th time on Tuesday — as Democrats remained committed to their strategy despite increasing pressure points on food aid, health care, and unions.

The chamber voted 54-45 to block the House-passed stopgap (H.R. 5371; BGOV Bill Analysis), falling short again of the 60-vote threshold to advance. Lawmakers face a set of converging deadlines around Nov. 1, with food assistance benefits halting and the open enrollment period for health care starting, which Republicans have hoped would press Democrats to change their position.

Only three members of ...