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Senate Fails Funding Again as Shutdown Looms

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The United States Senate failed to pass funding bills on October 8, 2025—the sixth time.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not reconvene, risking the October 15 pay.
Trump threatens to withhold back pay for furloughed workers, a notable shift.
Senators Angus King, John Fetterman, and Catherine Cortez Masto backed GOP funding proposals; Democrats demand health care tied to funding.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting 16 days, stemmed from budget disputes over the Affordable Care Act after Republicans gained House control in 2010. House Speaker John Boehner faced pressure from the Tea Party, leading to significant political strife. This shutdown, which furloughed over 800,000 federal workers, resulted in an estimated $24 billion economic loss, highlighting ongoing bipartisan governance challenges.

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Story summary

The United States Senate failed to pass funding bills on October 8, 2025—the sixth time.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will not reconvene, risking the October 15 pay.
Trump threatens to withhold back pay for furloughed workers, a notable shift.
Senators Angus King, John Fetterman, and Catherine Cortez Masto backed GOP funding proposals; Democrats demand health care tied to funding.

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