The partial federal government shutdown is now into its sixth day, and although the Senate is scheduled to vote on the stopgap funding bill for a fifth time on Monday, Oct. 6, it still lacks the 60 votes needed to advance.

The Trump administration will start mass layoffs of federal workers if President Donald Trump decides negotiations with congressional Democrats are "absolutely going nowhere," a senior White House official told Reuters on Sunday, Oct. 5.

When asked by reporters when the administration would begin laying off federal workers, the president responded: "It’s taking place right now."

Here’s what to know as the shutdown enters day six.

Is the federal government still shut down?

Yes, the federal government remains partially shut down.

Pay has been suspended for roughly 2 million federal workers, with approximately 750,000 ordered not to work and others, such as troops and air traffic control workers, are required to work without compensation until a budget deal is reached.

Senate Democrats are demanding a permanent extension of federal subsidies to help people afford health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, as well as assurances that the White House will honor the deal.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said he is willing to address Democrats’ concerns, but they must first agree to reopen the federal government.

Trump talked about wanting to reform the ACA, also known as Obamacare.

"We want to fix it so it works. Obamacare has been a disaster for the people, so we want to have it fixed so it works," the president said.

What happens to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?

The Social Security Administration will continue to issue retirement and disability benefits, but will furlough 12% of its staff and pause marketing campaigns, according to the agency’s shutdown plan.

Payments will likewise continue under the Medicare and Medicaid health programs.

Will food aid continue under SNAP and WIC?

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the nation’s largest food aid program, and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC, will continue operations during a shutdown as funds allow, according to a shutdown planning document published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Does the US mail get delivered?

The U.S. Postal Service will be unaffected because it does not depend on Congress for funding, USPS said in a statement. Post offices will be open.

What about the airports?

More than 13,000 air traffic controllers will continue working without pay until the shutdown ends, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Most TSA employees will continue working, according to a statement from the agency.

What does a shutdown mean for the military?

The 2 million U.S. military personnel will remain at their posts without pay until the shutdown ends, according to a statement by the newly named Department of War, based on an executive order from Trump, but formally the Department of Defense until and unless Congress officially changes the name.

National Guard forces that Trump has deployed to U.S. cities must also continue to work.

What about law enforcement, borders and Homeland Security?

Agents at the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Coast Guard and other federal law enforcement agencies will remain on the job.

Justice Department staff who administer the immigration court system will largely stay on the job because Trump declared illegal immigration a national emergency, according to a department statement.

Border Patrol and immigration enforcement agents will stay at their posts, as would most customs officers, according to the Department of Homeland Security’s shutdown strategy.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is the federal government still shut down? What to know Monday.

Reporting by Terry Moseley, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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