- The Senate is set to vote for the sixth time on funding bills to reopen the government, but no breakthrough is expected.
- President Trump has threatened to block furloughed federal workers from receiving back pay, escalating pressure on Senate Democrats and raising legal questions.
- Trump also suggested he may permanently eliminate some government programs and fire federal workers if the shutdown continues.
- The shutdown is causing travel delays due to air traffic controller staffing issues at major airports.
- The main dispute remains over enhanced Obamacare subsidies, with Democrats insisting they be included in any funding bill, while Republicans want to wait until the government reopens.
Status of the Senate Vote
- The next Senate vote on legislation to fund the government is expected around 11:20 a.m. on October 8, 2025.
- This will be the sixth attempt, with both parties expecting the vote to fail again.
- There is no clear end in sight for the shutdown, and betting odds reflect uncertainty about when a deal will be reached.
Senate Roll Call Vote – October 8, 2025
Motion: To invoke cloture on the Motion to Proceed to the consideration of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. Result: Yea 54, Nay 45 (Unofficial tally) Note: The vote is still unofficial and being finalized. 60 votes are required for cloture; the motion is expected to fail unless more senators change their votes.
Update: As of this moment, Senator Blackburn is speaking on the Senate floor regarding the government shutdown and the ongoing vote on H.R. 5371.
Sources
- CNBC: Government shutdown – Senate to vote on funding bills again
- CNN: Live updates – Government shutdown crosses one-week mark
- USA Today: Shutdown enters Day 8 Senate poised to vote again; live updates
- Delaware Online: How long will government shutdown last? Odds, update Senate vote
Compiled October 8, 2025. For full details, see linked sources above.