Senate Rejects Two Bills to End Shutdown

President Trump’s proposal, which included $5.7 billion in funding for a border wall, was rejected on a 50 to 47 vote, not meeting the 60-vote threshold required to move forward.

The Democratic proposal, which extends current government funding levels for two weeks but does not include border wall funding, was rejected on a 52 to 44 vote, also not meeting the 60-vote threshold though 6 GOP senators backed the measure (Collins, Gardner, Murkowski, Romney, Alexander and Isakson).

For members: What to Watch For In Today’s Senate Votes