Political Stalemate Extends Government Shutdown in America After New Senate Failure

For the sixth time, the U.S. Senate failed to pass a bill to fund the federal government, leading to the continuation of the government shutdown that has entered its second week, amid rising concerns about economic repercussions affecting millions of Americans.

According to C-SPAN, 54 senators voted in favor of the bill proposed by the Republicans, while 45 voted against it, with the bill requiring the support of 60 members to be officially approved.

This failure comes after repeated attempts by Republicans and Democrats to reach a compromise that would allow for continued funding of federal institutions, with negotiations yielding no tangible results so far.

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House would not vote on a separate bill to pay military salaries, urging Senate Democrats to support the Republican bill to reopen the government, stating: "The House has done its work, and the ball is now in the Senate's court."

In contrast, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized the need for Republicans to negotiate on tax exemptions for healthcare before his party supports any government funding bill, asserting that "promises to negotiate later will not be enough to gain Democratic support."

The continuation of the government shutdown raises widespread concerns among retirees and low-income individuals, with warnings of negative impacts on salaries and pensions, as well as disruptions to some vital public services in the country.