Shutdown, Day 3: Senate Plans Midday Vote Amid Active Negotiations
The Senate will vote at noon on a measure to restore government funding for three weeks. Lawmakers made progress on Sunday, but remain short of a final agreement to proceed on immigration measures.
The partial shutdown of the federal government has stretched into a third day, as discussions continue on a funding and immigration plan.
Lawmakers said Sunday they made progress on an agreement to end the shutdown, but did not reach a final deal. Senate leaders scheduled a procedural vote for noon on Monday on a bill to reopen the government and extend funding through Feb. 8.
The emerging deal would
