Thune hopeful GOP will pick up enough Democratic votes to reopen government

Published September 30, 2025 11:09pm ET



Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is hopeful Republicans will convince Democrats to vote to reopen the government, with senators reconvening Wednesday morning.

The government funding resolution passed the House but stalled in the Senate, 55-45, with a 60-vote requirement. Three Democrats voted for the bill, and one Republican voted against it.

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