Eleventh vote fails on 50-43 tally as Congress remains deadlocked on legislation after weekend No Kings protests
One of the longest government shutdowns in US history just got longer after the Senate again failed to pass a funding resolution after a majority of Democrats continued their pressure campaign after the No Kings nationwide weekend protests.
The Senate vote fell for the 11th time with a vote of 50 to 43, with no new defectors from the Democratic side.
This article was amended on 20 October 2025. A previous version said the No Kings protests drew tens of thousands of demonstrators. The actual number was in the millions.
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