The Senate Reconvenes Monday Afternoon — No Funding Vote Scheduled, Shutdown Set to Break Record

The United States Senate returns to session Monday afternoon, yet lawmakers are still not scheduled to vote on the United States House of Representatives-passed measure to fund the government. Meanwhile, the federal government shutdown is on pace to become the longest in U.S. history when it crosses the 35-day mark this Tuesday, surpassing the 2018-2019 funding lapse. CBS News

What we know

• The Senate adjourned on Thursday and is slated to reconvene Monday afternoon, but the schedule does not include a vote on the House funding measure. CBS News
• If the shutdown continues through Tuesday, it will eclipse the 35-day record held by the 2018–2019 United States federal government shutdown — currently the longest in U.S. history. Wikipedia
• The funding impasse remains unresolved because the House measure lacks the support necessary in the Senate (notably requiring 60 votes to overcome a filibuster) and no alternative schedule has been formally adopted yet. CBS News

Why this matters

A shutdown lasting longer than any previous one has real-world consequences: furloughs for federal workers, disruptions in government services, and mounting economic ripple effects. The fact the Senate is under pressure yet hasn’t scheduled a vote highlights how procedural rules (like the 60-vote threshold for many bills) and strategic political positioning are contributing to the stalemate.

What to watch

• Senate schedule updates: Leaders may decide late today to amend the schedule or bring up a short-term funding resolution via unanimous consent or emergency motion.
• House action (or inaction): If the House remains out of session or doesn’t push a new measure, it further narrows the path to a quick resolution.
• Political signals: Public remarks from key senators or the White House may give clues whether a shift is imminent or the shutdown is set to drag on.
• Economic & service impacts: As the days extend, expect more tangible disruptions (e.g., delays in processing, agencies scaling back operations), which in turn increase pressure on negotiators.

Bottom line

Monday afternoon’s reconvening of the Senate brings no guarantee of a funding vote, meaning the shutdown is likely to stretch into historic length. Unless there is a late pivot in the schedule or leadership agreement, the record will fall — and the toll, both symbolic and material, will deepen.

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