The Senate on Wednesday is slated to vote on the House-passed funding bill to reopen the federal government for the 12th time. But first, Sen. Jeff Merkley will need to wrap up, as he has been holding the floor since 6:21 p.

Sen. Jeff Merkley is nearing a 15-hour speech on the Senate floor as we reach Day 22 of the shutdown. Here's what we know about the next Senate vote.

The government shutdown is now the second-longest funding lapse in modern history, stretching into Day 22 on Wednesday. Follow live updates here.

The federal government remained closed Tuesday amid a bitter impasse on Capitol Hill. When does the Senate vote again on the shutdown? What to know.

The federal government remains closed Thursday as tensions flared on Capitol Hill ahead of the Senate reconvening. Here's the latest, vote time, more.

The government shutdown extended into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate failed to advance a House-passed measure to end the impasse for an 11th time.

The federal government remains closed Tuesday, Oct. 21, amid a bitter battle among Republicans and Democrats. Here's when the Senate returns today.