Day 24 of the shutdown brings growing strain on air travel. Reagan National saw 30-minute delays; more disruptions expected nationwide. WASHINGTON - Friday marks day 24 of the government shutdown that is quickly approaching a full month.

The government shutdown extended into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate failed to advance a House-passed measure to end the impasse for an 11th time.

The Senate voted for the 12th time on Wednesday to reopen the government. The vote failed once again, meaning the government will enter its 23rd day of the shutdown. Democrats and Republicans have maintained their stances. WASHINGTON - The Senate voted once again to reopen the government on Wednesday.

The government shutdown has hit three weeks after yet another failed Senate vote. The Senate voted Oct. 20 for the 11th time on a bill to end the government shutdown, but it failed after a 50-43 vote. It needs 60 votes to pass.

The federal government shutdown entered Day 25 on Saturday with no end in sight as President Donald Trump left for a six-day trip to Asia.

Sen. Jeff Merkley is nearing a 15-hour speech on the Senate floor as we reach Day 22 of the shutdown. Here's what we know about the next Senate vote.

WASHINGTON — Hours before hundreds of thousands of federal workers are set to miss their first full paycheck due to the federal government shutdown, the U.S. Senate rejected two bills that would have paid federal workers, as the stalemate in Congress continues.

The second-longest government shutdown enters its 24th day with Congress out of session and the funding lapse heading toward next week.