US EditionSenate rejects competing bills to fund government, increasing risk of shutdown on Oct. 1
The Senate rejected both the Trump-backed and Democratic stopgap bills, increasing the risk of a government shutdown as current funding expires Sept. 30, with a 44-48 vote against the GOP measure.
- The House of Representatives passed a short-term spending bill by a vote of 217-212, but it was rejected in the Senate by a vote of 44-48.
- If a shutdown occurs, federal workers will go unpaid until a spending plan is enacted.
- Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stated that Republicans would own a government shutdown, emphasizing the need for negotiation.
- Democrats indicated that Republicans would own a potential government shutdown.
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Chance of government shutdown rises as US Senate fails to advance spending bill • Daily Montanan
U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)This report has been updated WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate deadlocked Friday over how to fund the government past a deadline at the end of September, escalating the odds of a shutdown and heightening tensions on Capitol Hill. Democrats on a 44-48 vote blocked a seven-week stopgap spending bill …
Senate Democrats Reject Funding Bill, Increasing Chances Of Government Shutdown By Oct. 1
Senate Democrats have rejected a stopgap spending bill passed earlier Friday by the House. This result has put Washington on the brink of a potential government shutdown, which could take place on Oct. 1.
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Senate rejects competing bills to fund government
WASHINGTON — The Senate rejected competing measures Friday to fund federal agencies for a few weeks when the new budget year begins Oct. 1, increasing prospects for a partial government shutdown on that date.
Why a government shutdown looms as Congress splits town
Funding the government is ultimately a must-pass priority for Congress. It’s also an opportunity for the minority Democrats to seek leverage. Their base is pushing them to take a stand against President Trump.
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