U.S. Shutdown Deepens After Senate Fails 13th Vote to Reopen Government

TLDR:

• The 13th Senate vote on October 28 failed 55-44, keeping the U.S. government closed for a 29th day.
• Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the next session begins October 30, with uncertain voting prospects.
• President Trump, currently in Asia, will not negotiate until the government reopens, according to his remarks.
• The ongoing standoff marks the second-longest shutdown in U.S. history, driven by disputes over a short-term CR.
  

The standoff in Washington has stretched into its 29th day, with no signs of progress. 

Lawmakers remain locked in a funding battle that has shuttered federal operations across departments. As of Tuesday morning, the Senate was yet to set a new vote to reopen the government. 

The gridlock has begun weighing on national services and investor confidence. For crypto traders and financial markets, the longer this lasts, the greater the uncertainty around fiscal planning.

Senate Vote Fails to End Shutdown

According to information shared by MartyParty on X, the latest Senate vote took place on October 28 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time. It was the 13th attempt to pass a House-approved continuing resolution aimed at restoring government funding. 

The measure fell short by five votes, with a 55-44 result, failing to meet the 60-vote threshold needed for passage.

Republicans and a handful of Democrats supported the resolution, but opposition held firm. No additional votes occurred after the failure, leaving the shutdown to extend overnight. 

Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that the chamber would reconvene on October 30, with potential votes expected later in the week. However, progress appears stalled without broader agreement between parties.

The stalemate centers on Democratic demands for healthcare and SNAP protections within the funding bill. 

Republicans argue that these additions turn a short-term funding measure into a political negotiation. The House passed a “clean” resolution earlier this month that excluded Democratic priorities, but Senate Democrats have rejected it 13 times.

President Trump, who is currently traveling across Asia, has said he will not negotiate before the government reopens. His position leaves the Senate without a clear path forward until both sides soften their stances. 

Three Democrats have crossed party lines in recent votes, but the chamber still lacks the additional five votes needed to advance the measure.

Shutdown Becomes Second-Longest in U.S. History

As of October 29, this marks the second-longest government shutdown since records began in 1981. The partial closure began on October 1 after Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution to extend funding through November 21.

With each passing day, the strain grows on federal employees and services, from transportation to public safety.

Lawmakers now face mounting pressure to reach a deal as the standoff begins to affect broader economic confidence. Crypto and financial analysts are also watching the situation closely, as prolonged political instability can ripple through asset markets. 

The next 48 hours could shape how quickly Congress moves to restore normal government operations.

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