How close is the Senate to 60 votes on a spending bill?

(NEXSTAR) - Congress has seven working days left to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the month.

Republicans are considering a stopgap spending bill that would maintain current spending levels through November, and Texas Sen. John Cornyn says would allow more time for negotiations.

"This is not ideal but it's better than shutting down the government," Cornyn (R-TX) said.

Any spending bill needs at least 60 votes in the Senate.

But Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says Democrats may not be on board if the measure doesn't extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent costs from rising next year.

"If one side refuses to negotiate, they are the ones causing the shutdown," Schumer (D-NY) said.

House Speaker Mike Johnson says those subsidies will not be renewed in the short-t