Summary
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote for the 10th time on a temporary funding bill to reopen the government. Senate Democrats are withholding support, insisting on assurances about ongoing health care subsidies. The deadlock has kept the government shut down for over two weeks, affecting many federal workers.
Key Facts
- Senate Democrats are blocking the stopgap funding bill due to health care subsidy demands.
- The government shutdown has persisted for over two weeks, impacting federal employees' pay.
- Democrats want guarantees to continue subsidies for Affordable Care Act health plans.
- House Republicans have left Washington, showing a lack of progress.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune is trying to convince Democrats to approve the funding bill.
- Thune attempted another vote to address appropriations, but Democrats remain firm.
- Democrats highlight risks of health insurance cost increases if subsidies end.
- Nearly 24 million people currently have health insurance through subsidized marketplaces.
