The Senate on Monday for a fifth time did not pass a House bill that would temporarily fund the U.S. government , deepening the government funding stalemate.

Republicans, who control both chambers of Congress, and Democrats remained at loggerheads over the terms of a funding deal as the government shutdown dragged on to its sixth day.

The 52-42 vote fell largely along party lines, as was the case during the four previous votes on the same measure.

The measure would have funded the government through Nov. 21. The Senate on Monday also rejected House Democrats' plan to temporarily fund the government, as had been expected.

Republican senators need at least eight votes from members of the Democratic caucus to meet the 60-vote threshold required to advance the legislation.

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