WASHINGTON —

The federal government shutdown entered its first day with no resolution in sight, as Democrats and Republicans failed to reach a budget agreement over disagreements on healthcare.

On Wednesday, the Senate rejected two separate bills aimed at ending the shutdown — one proposed by House Republicans and the other by Democrats — both falling short of the 60 votes needed to pass.

Some senators crossed party lines during the vote, including Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who voted against the House-approved bill, arguing it spends too much money.

Sen. Angus King, an Independent from Maine, joined Democrats John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada in voting yes, contending that the shutdown is not worth the fight Democrats want to have.

Despite the handfu

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