Senate, the shutdown
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The vote was 49-45. Two Democrats joined Republicans to advance the bill, and Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voted against the measure. Senate Majority Leader John Thune switched his vote to no, a procedural move that allows him to bring up the bill for another vote.
The Senate holds a plenary Sept. 29, with newly elected Senate President Vicente Sotto III presiding and Vice President Sara Duterte present.
House Speaker Mike Johnson will hold a press conference at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday as the government moves into its 22nd shutdown day.
The federal government remains closed Monday, Oct. 20, amid a bitter battle on Capitol Hill. See when Senate returns today, vote time and more.