WACO, Texas (KXXV) — As the shutdown stretches on, Congressman Pete Sessions says it's time for leaders to step up and find a resolution.

The U.S. government has been shut down for nearly three weeks, marking the third-longest in history.

Congressman Pete Sessions says progress has stalled in the Senate.

Sessions urges bipartisan cooperation and says it's time for leadership to take responsibility and end the shutdown.

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The United States government has now been shut down for nearly three weeks.

On Thursday, the Senate failed — for the tenth time — to pass a funding bill.

“I’m disappointed that we have not made more progress,” said U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions.

25 News spoke with U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions who traveled to the capitol this week.

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