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Government Shutdown Day 20 Update -- National Council of Nonprofits

October 20th, 2025

Government Shutdown Day 20 Update -- National Council of Nonprofits

Hill Update The Senate is back in town, and it will vote this evening for the 11th time on a continuing resolution (CR) to reopen and fund the government through November 21. The Senate will also vote this week on the "Shutdown Fairness Act," which if enacted, would ensure timely paychecks for federal employees who are required to work during the shutdown. Senate Democrats are expected to block both bills. Democrats continue to withhold their support for reopening the government …

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Government Shutdown Day 17 Update -- National Council of Nonprofits

October 17th, 2025

Government Shutdown Day 17 Update -- National Council of Nonprofits

Today is Day 17 of the federal government shutdown. Both the House and Senate are out of session today, so we do not expect votes today on a continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government. When the Senate returns Monday afternoon, Senate Leader Thune (R-SD) will tee up a vote on the Senate floor for later in the week on legislation to continue paying federal workers and members of the military during the shutdown. The shift in strategy comes after …

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Update on Government Shutdown -- Day 15

October 15th, 2025

Update on Government Shutdown -- Day 15

  From National Council of NonprofitsShutdown Day 15 Update After eight failed votes to reopen the government, Senate Leader Thune (R-SD) is changing strategies to increase pressure on Democrats. On Thursday, the Senate will vote on the House-passed Defense spending bill. If Democrats vote in support of the bill, it could undermine their leverage in negotiations over reopening the government and extending the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, which are set to expire this year. The move could …

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