Live updates: Senate’s 12th attempt to end shutdown fails; final NYC mayoral debate kicks off
The Senate again voted down the House-passed funding bill to reopen the federal government Wednesday. The 12th vote on the legislation failed 54-46. It followed a 22-hour speech from Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), as he held the floor overnight in protest of President Trump’s agenda. With no progress on the funding bill, Republican leaders are raising the issue of…
