Senate, the shutdown
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The Senate will return on Monday having last week failed to advance bill that would reopen the government until Nov. 21. The House remains out of session this week.
The federal government remains closed Monday amid a bitter battle on Capitol Hill. Does the Senate vote today ahead of the holiday weekend?
This special session follows a recent Chancery Court ruling, which ruled in favor of legislative efforts from this past summer.
The Missouri Senate's first day of the special session was stalled by an unexpected rule change proposed by Republicans. Senate President Pro Tem Cindy O'Laughlin, R-Shelbina, proposed a 38-page rule change as the first order of business Wednesday.
The government shutdown hit Day 34 today, on track to becoming the longest impasse in history. Will the Senate vote today to reopen? See latest.