The U.S. Senate's 14th vote on a House-passed continuing resolution to fund the government has failed, setting up the shutdown to become the longest ever in American history.
Breakdown
- The Senate has failed for the 14th time to advance the House-passed funding bill to end the government shutdown. 2s
- Negotiations are ongoing, with a proposal to reopen the government in exchange for a later vote on extending Obamacare subsidies. 49s
- Some Democrats demand a guarantee on extending subsidies before agreeing to reopen the government, while the president's call to abolish the filibuster has no support among Republican leadership. 1m 28s
- The shutdown is set to become the longest in U.S. history, as a resolution is unlikely before the next day. 2m 10s
- Public pressure is mounting, with air traffic controllers working second jobs and millions uncertain about SNAP benefits, influencing the tone of negotiations. 2m 31s