Senate Fails to Pass Funding Bills for Second Straight Day Amid Ongoing Shutdown

Government Shutdown Tracker: Senate Fails To Pass Funding Bills Again The US Senate has failed to pass two bills to fund the government, marking a second consecutive day of deadlock as the shutdown enters its seventh day. On Monday, October 6, Republicans rejected a Democratic-backed measure that would have kept the government open and funded subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Timeline: Monday, Oct. 6: + Senate rejects Democratic-backed bill to fund government and ACA subsidies (50-45 vote) + Republicans' clean funding bill falls short of 60-vote threshold (52-42 vote) Immediate Impact: The shutdown is now in its seventh day, with the Trump administration warning of potential layoffs. The stalemate has left thousands of federal employees without pay, and many government services are operating at reduced capacity. Background Context: The Senate's failure to pass funding bills comes as a result of ongoing disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over spending levels and policy riders. The Democratic-backed bill included provisions to fund ACA subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year. Republicans' clean funding bill would have kept the government open until November 21 under current spending levels. What Happens Next: The Senate is expected to reconvene on Tuesday, October 7, with no clear indication of a breakthrough in negotiations. Both parties are likely to continue pushing their respective bills, but it remains unclear whether either will gain enough support to pass. As the shutdown continues, federal employees and contractors face uncertainty about their paychecks, and government services remain at risk of disruption. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Forbes reporting.*