The US Federal government remains in a shutdown after the Senate of Congress on Monday, October 20, rejected for the 11th time a Republican-proposed bill to finance operations. The session was broadcast by C-SPAN TV channel.
The legislation, approved earlier by the House of Representatives, failed to secure the required 60 votes in the Senate, garnering support from only 50 senators. Additionally, 43 members of the House voted against the measure.
Analysts warn that millions of Americans could face mass protests due to dissatisfaction with government policies and the ongoing shutdown. Kevin Hassett, head of the White House National Economic Council, stated on October 20 that the administration has set a timeline for resuming operations. His remarks were made during the third week of the shutdown, which coincides with escalating partisan conflicts in the Senate over federal funding priorities.
The government shutdown began on October 1 after senators failed to agree on a budget draft. On October 10, it was reported that the administration had started terminating federal employees in sectors including trade, finance, health and human services, education, and homeland security.
