The Senate voted for the 12th time on Wednesday to reopen the government. The vote failed once again, meaning the government will enter its 23rd day of the shutdown. Democrats and Republicans have maintained their stances. WASHINGTON - The Senate voted once again to reopen the government on Wednesday.

Democrats and Republicans remain gridlocked over federal funding as Sen. Jeff Merkley's marathon speech delays consideration of a government shutdown resolution.

The Senate failed to advance the House-passed funding bill that would end the government shutdown for the 12th time on Wednesday

Senator Jeff Merkley leads an overnight speech calling for an end to the government shutdown as Democrats urge President Trump to meet.