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Government Shutdown Hits Fourth Week Amid Senate Stalemate

10/23/2025

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The U.S. government shutdown entered its fourth week, the second-longest in history.
The Senate planned its twelfth vote on a House-passed bill to reopen the government.
Democrats blocked the measure.
It failed 54-46.
Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Democrats for prolonging the shutdown and highlighted impacts on national parks and public services.

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Story summary

The U.S. government shutdown entered its fourth week, the second-longest in history.
The Senate planned its twelfth vote on a House-passed bill to reopen the government.
Democrats blocked the measure.
It failed 54-46.
Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Democrats for prolonging the shutdown and highlighted impacts on national parks and public services.