Saturday, September 20, 2025

Senate rejects both Republican and Democrat govt funding stopgaps, risking a shutdown

 The U. S. Senate could not approve funding proposals from either party, leading to a risk of government shutdown by October 1. Senators have left for a recess, with only two days available upon return to reach a solution.

• Republicans proposed a Continuing Resolution (CR) for funding until November 21, including security funding.

• Democrats proposed a CR until October 31 with costly policy changes.

• Both proposals failed to achieve the necessary 60 votes.

• No Republicans supported the Democrats’ proposal, while two Republicans joined most Democrats against the Republicans’ plan.

• Both parties blame each other for the failure, with calls for a clean, nonpartisan resolution.

• Senate leaders plan to reconsider the bills when Congress reconvenes.

The Senate faces a deadline to reach an agreement on government funding to avoid a shutdown, with tensions high between both parties.

https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_aa5086d0-8a97-494e-88c6-b5f79701d058.html

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