The federal government shutdown is on the verge of setting a new political record as neither Democrats nor Republicans show any signs of compromising in the ongoing stalemate.

Congress tied for its longest-ever shutdown in U.S. history on Tuesday, stretching into the 35th day. It matches a record set under President Donald Trump’s first term in office, as federal workers from airports to the military have been left unpaid, and federal food assistance has been brought to a halt.

The Senate is expected to vote once again on Tuesday on the GOP’s continuing resolution — which already passed the House in September — after it failed to advance for the 13th time last week. While congressional Republicans have pushed to temporarily fund the government until Nov. 21, Democrats have mainly

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