The Senate failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund the federal government Monday night, with two votes falling short.

Lawmakers first voted 45-50 on a proposal brought by Democrats in the chamber, which fell short of the minimum 60-vote threshold required to pass the motion. A following vote on the GOP version of the bill, which has passed the House of Representatives, failed less than an hour later, by a vote of 52-42.

The failed votes meant much of the federal government would remain without funding for a seventh day Tuesday. While essential employees have remained on the job, federal workers could see their pay delayed because of the shutdown.

President Donald Trump said Republicans are willing to negotiate a deal on health care, but only after Democrats vote to reopen the gov

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