There’s no clear path to avoid a government shutdown
Senator Fetterman was the only Democrat to break with his party and vote in favor of the House-passed funding bill.

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Senator Fetterman was the only Democrat to break with his party and vote in favor of the House-passed funding bill.

A government shutdown appears imminent as Senate Democrats block a House-passed funding bill, demanding the restoration of healthcare tax credits and Medicaid funding. With both chambers in recess and leaders refusing to negotiate, a resolution before the October 1 deadline is unlikely.
Republican dissenter
Republican dissenter
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