LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — As the government shutdown entered its third day, a top Republican leader said there's nothing to negotiate with Democrats, who have blocked a budget resolution in the Senate that could restart federal operations.

Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., who has broken with her party and voted to reopen the government, said the health care issue that sparked the crisis cannot be ignored.

WATCH | Congressman Amodei and U.S. Senator Cortez Masto discuss the government shutdown Same votes, same outcome: Shutdown enters day 3

The Senate voted again on Friday on two resolutions to reopen the government, both of which failed to reach the 60-vote threshold required to proceed. Until they do, the government will remain mostly closed, with workers deemed essent

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