Another attempt — and the same outcome. The Senate failed to pass competing Democratic and Republican short-term funding bills that could have reopened the government.

The Democrat-led measure, which would have extended enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act that help lower the cost of health insurance, did not receive the 60 votes needed to advance. It failed by a vote of 47-50.

A Republican proposal, which would have kept funding levels the same into November while lawmakers negotiate a longer-term deal, also fell short. The vote was 54–45.

Republicans have said they are open to negotiating the Affordable Care Act subsidies but insist those talks should happen after the government reopens.

Democrats, meanwhile, argue the extension must be included in any funding bill beca

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