The Senate for a second day in a row rejected rival measures to fund the government, prolonging the shutdown that began at midnight.
Wednesday’s votes mirrored Tuesday’s results, with two Democrats and Sen. Angus King (I-Vt.), who caucuses with Democrats, voting for the GOP legislation.
There were few signs of progress in terms of ending the shutdown, though a handful of senators were holding talks on the Senate floor during votes.
Meanwhile, Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought told House Republicans to expect layoffs in the coming days, a source familiar told The Hill. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt later warned that mass firings are “imminent” in a presser alongside Vice President Vance.
Earlier Tuesday, labor unions filed suit to try to prevent job actions beyond traditional furloughs, calling the threat “not only illegal – it’s immoral and unconscionable.”
Here’s what else to know about the shutdown:
- Are national parks open during the shutdown?
- Does it impact student loan borrowers or the FAFSA?
- Did Democrats vote for the GOP funding bill?
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