The Senate is scheduled to vote again on the government shutdown on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. This will be their ninth vote attempting to pass a bill to end the shutdown. The previous eighth vote took place on October 14, 2025, and failed with 49-45 in favor, falling short of the 60 votes needed for the bill to pass. The deadlock continues with Republicans insisting on current funding levels and Democrats demanding the removal of proposed cuts to federal healthcare as part of the legislation. The government shutdown is expected to continue as there is no clear agreement yet.