Shutdown Poised to Become Longest Ever as Senate Rejects Funding Plan a 14th Time

WASHINGTON—Senate Democrats once again rejected a GOP-led bill to fund the government. The Nov. 4 vote marks the 14th attempt to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the federal government. Senators voted 54–44, falling short of the 60 votes needed for advancement. Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and Angus King (I-Maine) continued to vote with Republicans to OK the bill. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) was again the lone Republican voting against it. The result means the shutdown is just hours away from being the longest in history. It is currently tied for the longest, matching a funding lapse that occurred during President Donald Trump’s first administration....