With the federal government's partial shutdown now in its 14th day and little progress made toward reaching an agreement to reopen, the Senate is set to convene at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 14, with at least one vote expected later in the evening.
Although the House is technically not in session this week, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called Democrats back to Washington, D.C. for an evening meeting "to discuss a path forward in connection with the Republican shutdown and the healthcare crisis they have created."
The Senate announced on its website on Oct. 14 that it will convene at 3 p.m. and "following any Leader remarks will be in a period of Morning Business."
Later, at approximately 5:30 p.m., "the Senate will vote on cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5371," a bill providing "continuing FY2026 appropriations for federal agencies, provides additional funding for security for federal officials, and extends various expiring programs and authorities."
"Further votes are possible," the Senate said.
The meeting will be another attempt to approve legislation to fund the government, following seven previous unsuccessful attempts. However, it is not expected to secure the 60 votes required for passage.
Is the federal government still shut down?
Yes, the federal government remains largely shut down and has been since just after midnight on Oct. 1.
Nearly 750,000 federal workers have been furloughed and ordered not to report to work. Other employees, including military personnel and air traffic controllers, must work without pay until a budget deal is reached.
What do Democrats and Republicans want for the government to reopen?
Democrats are pushing to ensure tax breaks for 24 million Americans who buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act (referred to as Obamacare) and have refused to back a government spending bill that doesn’t address the issue.
The Senate Dems want to make the tax break permanent, which would otherwise expire at the end of the year, and provide reassurances to prevent the Trump administration from temporarily withholding funds.
While Republicans and President Donald Trump say they are open to considering a fix for the expiring ACA tax breaks, the issue should be addressed separately from the ongoing budget impasse. Republicans have also claimed that the Democratic proposal could partially pay for health coverage for people who are in the country illegally. That’s not true, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
Contributing: Michelle Del Rey, Daniel de Visé, Bart Jansen, Joey Garrison, Melina Khan, Medora Lee, Andrea Riquier, Zachary Schermele, Mike Snider and Mary Walrath-Holdridge / USA TODAY
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: When is the next shutdown vote in the Senate? Here’s what to know
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