What to know on Day 9 of the government shutdown:

Democrats and Republicans remain locked in a stalemate over how to reopen the government on Day 9 of the shutdown, with more votes expected Thursday.

The chamber is expected to vote for the seventh time on dueling measures to fund the government around midday Thursday. The bills fell short Wednesday of 60 votes needed for a sixth time.

Tensions flared on Capitol Hill Wednesday with multiple confrontations between lawmakers. Meanwhile a deadline to pay troops on Oct. 15 is sparking concern among lawmakers and adding to pressure to resolve the standoff.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated Wednesday that he may hold votes on standalone bills to fund parts of the government, amid the impasse over how to end the shutdown, though

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