The House met for a pro forma session and resumed legislative business. The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Bost to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Prayer was offered by Rev. Lisa Wink Schultz, Office of the Senate Chaplain, Washington DC.
Congress Update: Shutdown into third week
With the government shutdown in its third week, congressional leaders are facing mounting pressure to resolve the stalemate. Today, the Senate is scheduled to hold its eighth vote on a House-passed measure to reopen the government, but each time it has failed to reach the 60 votes needed for passage. Democrats say they won’t support the bill until Republicans agree to extend health insurance tax credits, a top Democratic demand in the funding dispute.
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