WASHINGTON—The Senate has failed to advance a stopgap funding measure for a 13th time, extending a government shutdown amid growing concern about pay for federal employees and benefits for low-income Americans.
The Oct. 28 vote of 54–45 fell short of the 60 votes needed to end debate and bring the measure to an up-or-down vote under Senate rules.
Republicans proposed the simple extension of current federal funding on Sept. 19 as a way to keep the government open while 2026 spending bills worked their way through the legislative process.
The measure passed the House with bipartisan support but has been rejected by Senate leaders who say they will not reopen the government until Republicans come to terms on their health care spending proposals….