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Government Shutdown: Resolution Unlikely as Senate Votes

11/9/2025

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) says resolving the government shutdown, at 38 days, is unlikely within a week.
Senate Democrats are expected to vote against a short-term spending extension.
The shutdown began when Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, rejected a Republican funding bill and demanded consideration of expiring Obamacare subsidies.
The Senate is set to vote on the spending extension, though the Veterans Day recess schedule is uncertain.

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Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) says resolving the government shutdown, at 38 days, is unlikely within a week.
Senate Democrats are expected to vote against a short-term spending extension.
The shutdown began when Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, rejected a Republican funding bill and demanded consideration of expiring Obamacare subsidies.
The Senate is set to vote on the spending extension, though the Veterans Day recess schedule is uncertain.