Senators on Wednesday spurned the House-passed “clean” stopgap spending bill for a ninth time, putting the government shutdown a step closer to lasting into next week as the impasse deepens.

The Senate voted 51-44 on the proposal, which would fund the government through late November. Sixty votes were needed for it to advance.

The tally didn't change from previous votes. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Angus King (I-Maine) all once again voted with Republicans.

Sen. Rand Paul (Ky.) remained the lone GOP "no" vote.

The vote took place on Day 15 of the shutdown, with lawmakers sensing little movement toward a resolution.

Democrats continue to insist that a fix is needed on expiring enhanced health care subsidies by the end of the month. GOP leaders main

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