Government shutdown 2025 is now the second longest in history, but how much longer is it expected to last? See the odds on next Senate vote to reopen

The Senate failed to advance the House-passed funding bill that would end the government shutdown for the 12th time on Wednesday, following a marathon speech by Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon.

Generally, all employees furloughed during a government shutdown are paid at the conclusion of the shutdown. In a letter last month detailing the potential effects of a shutdown, the Congressional Budget Office estimated the backpay of all federal workers could total around $400 million for each day of the shutdown.

The Senate voted for the 12th time on Wednesday to reopen the government. The vote failed once again, meaning the government will enter its 23rd day of the shutdown. Democrats and Republicans have maintained their stances. WASHINGTON - The Senate voted once again to reopen the government on Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday rejected dueling partisan bills to pay federal workers during the government shutdown, with both Republicans and Democrats deflecting blame as many employees are set to miss their first full paycheck at the end of this week.

Democrats continue to insist on greater health care spending as a condition to reopen the government. But Republicans disagree.

Sen. Jeff Merkley is nearing a 15-hour speech on the Senate floor as we reach Day 22 of the shutdown. Here's what we know about the next Senate vote.

The ongoing government shutdown is the second-longest is history. But how will it, or can it, last? See history of shutdowns.