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Senate Stalemate: Funding Bill Fails Again Amid ACA Dispute

10/2/2025

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The U.S. Senate failed to resolve the funding impasse for a second consecutive day, voting 55-45 against advancing a continuing resolution.
The proposed continuing resolution would fund the government through Nov. 21 but required 60 votes to pass.
Senate Democrats oppose the House resolution without extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies set to expire Dec. 31.

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Story summary

The U.S. Senate failed to resolve the funding impasse for a second consecutive day, voting 55-45 against advancing a continuing resolution.
The proposed continuing resolution would fund the government through Nov. 21 but required 60 votes to pass.
Senate Democrats oppose the House resolution without extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies set to expire Dec. 31.