[11th U.S. Senate Appropriations Bill Vote Fails, Government Shutdown Continues] On October 20, the U.S. Senate held its 11th vote on the government appropriations bill, failing to reach the 60-vote threshold required for passage, with the result being 50 votes in favor and 43 against. The U.S. government shutdown, which began on October 1, continues, and the bill was originally intended to extend government funding until November 21.