The Senate on Tuesday rejected a last-ditch effort to keep the government funded, setting up a shutdown that will begin Wednesday.

The continuing resolution, which cleared the House on Sept. 19, fell short in the Senate, receiving 55 votes when 60 were needed. Nearly all Democrats rejected the measure, which would have kept the government open for seven more weeks while lawmakers worked toward a long-term deal.

Democrats have pressed to include health care provisions in any agreement, citing expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. Without action, they warn, millions of Americans could face higher insurance premiums in the months ahead.

Republicans argue the issue should not be part of the current funding debate.

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