The U.S. Senate failed to pass a stopgap funding measure Friday, raising the risk of a partial government shutdown beginning Oct. 1.

In a 48-44 vote, the Senate rejected a Republican-backed resolution that would have extended funding at current levels until mid-November and added funding for government officials’ security. It also voted down a Democratic alternative that would fund the government until Oct. 31 and extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.

The failed Senate votes come after the House narrowly passed the GOP-backed proposal in a 217-212 vote.

The Senate will be in recess next week and is expected to return with less than 48 hours to find a compromise and avert a partial government shutdown.

Rep. Mark Amodei, Nevada’s sole congressional Republican

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