The Senate failed for a seventh time Thursday to pass dueling short-term spending bills to reopen the government, the latest indicator that lawmakers are no closer to a deal on healthcare demands from Democrats.

The shutdown, on its ninth day, is on track to drag into next week. The upper chamber appeared likely to hold a rare Friday session before departing for the weekend and returning next week. The Senate has a scheduled recess next week, but GOP leadership is expected to have senators forgo all or part of it.