The current filibuster rule requires 60 votes to end debate and allow a majority vote on a bill to move forward. The effect ...

The Senate returned to vote for the 13th time to reopen the government today. Here's what happened, what's next.

Senate Republicans are considering ending the filibuster to end the government shutdown, which would have devastating and ...

The federal government remains closed Friday, Oct. 24. Does the Senate return today for a 13th vote? What to know.

Senate Democrats held firm and chose to block a Republican spending bill Tuesday evening, guaranteeing a government shutdown — even as President Donald Trump threatened “irreversible” layoffs if the ...

The Senate on Tuesday morning will hold its 13th vote on stopgap funding as the government shutdown nears the 4-week mark. Pressure is building on leaders from both parties to reopen the ...

The Senate is set to vote on advancing a measure to pay federal employees. What is it, and will it end the shutdown? What to ...