Senate Democrats block Republican plan to end government shutdown for 11th time

Seven senators did not vote in the latest round, including Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who has been siding with Republicans to end the shutdown.

Published: October 20, 2025 6:39pm

Updated: October 20, 2025 6:47pm

The Senate on Monday night failed for the 11th time to advance the Republican-led continuing resolution that would reopen the federal government.

The vote failed in a 50-43 split. Republican Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul voted with most Democrats to reject the resolution, while Democratic Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Independent Maine Sen. Angus King voted with the GOP. 

Seven senators did not vote in the latest round, including Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who has been siding with Republicans to end the shutdown.

No shutdown votes are scheduled for Tuesday so far, but the Senate will attempt to invoke cloture on two judicial nominees and attempt to confirm at least one judicial nominee. 

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.

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