Senate Democrats voted today and again refused to end the Schumer Shutdown and reopen the government. It’s really getting silly, because the vote to end the shutdown is so unserious and predictable that everyone isn’t even voting anymore, Democrats included.
Here’s the news:
The #Senate did not invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to HR 5371 (House passed CR), 51-45.
D/I in favor: Cortez-Masto, Fetterman, King.
R against: Paul & Thune- only in order to offer a motion to reconsider.
Not voting: Cassidy, Duckworth, Tillis & Tuberville.— Senate Press Gallery (@SenatePress) October 16, 2025