Government Remains Closed After 13th Vote to Reopen Fails

Democrats refuse to reopen until Republicans come to terms on health care proposals, but GOP leaders say negotiations must be conducted under regular order.

The U.S. Capitol building on Oct. 9, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

WASHINGTON—The Senate has failed to advance a stopgap funding measure for a 13th time, extending a government shutdown amid growing concern about pay for federal employees and benefits for low-income Americans.

The Oct. 28 vote of 54–45 fell short of the 60 votes needed to end debate and bring the measure to an up-or-down vote under Senate rules.