The longest federal government shutdown in US history continues into its 40th day as Democrat and Republican senators clash over health care funding. The shutdown has left critical programmes like food aid unfunded,

The Senate will take up a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at blocking President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela, with a bipartisan group of senators forcing the issue as they warn that a continued campaign against alleged drug smugglers in the region could escalate.

Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week. Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a bill (S. Res. 459),

Senators are staying in Washington through the weekend as talks continue on a short-term spending deal to end the government shutdown, with both parties trading proposals on health care subsidies and federal worker pay.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune adjourned the Senate on Saturday with no vote held to reopen the government but the chamber will resume session on Sunday.

Senate Republicans seek Democratic support to break filibuster on government funding bill. Bipartisan talks could lead to vote as early as tomorrow to reopen government.

Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a bill (S. Res. 459), honoring the strategic importance of the C5+1 diplomatic platform and recognizing the deepening partnership between the United States and the nations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The House remains in recess.

Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits. Follow live updates here.