Republicans and Democrats showed no signs of ending their standoff over immigration and spending Saturday as Americans awoke to the first day of a federal government shutdown. (Jan. 20) AP
The federal government shutdown rolled into a second day Sunday. Here is a look at where the impasse stands.
VOTE ON SHORT-TERM OPTION MONDAY
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he would force another vote on a short-term funding bill — a "continuing resolution" — at 1 a.m. Monday, unless an agreement is reached before that. But it is still not clear there are enough votes for that legislation to pass.
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HAS THERE BEEN ANY MOVEMENT?
A bipartisan group of more than 20 senators met Sunday afternoon and seemed to come to a consensus that they wanted to move forward with a deal. Lawmakers from both parties went to meet with their own leadership after the bipartisan meeting. After that, McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., met for the first time since the first vote failed early Saturday morning.
HOW DID WE GET HERE?
The shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday after senators blocked a short-term funding bill Friday night as the prior short-term spending measure expired. Democrats refused to provide the votes needed to reopen the government until they strike a deal with President Trump protecting young immigrants from deportation, providing disaster relief and funding for other domestic programs.
WHAT'S BEEN OFFERED?
Both sides appear to be digging in to their positions. Schumer said during a meeting with Trump Friday he proposed authorizing funding for Trump’s wall along the border with Mexico in exchange for protections for DREAMers and a spending bill that included spending for other domestic priorities. Schumer said the White House and Republicans rejected the idea.
The White House pushed back. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said that Schumer's "account of Friday’s meeting is false."
"And the President’s position is clear: we will not negotiate on the status of unlawful immigrants while Sen. Schumer and the Democrats hold the government for millions of Americans and our troops hostage," she continued.
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WHAT'S THE LATEST FROM PRESIDENT TRUMP?
Trump, who did not make any public appearances on Sunday, has refused to negotiate on the Democratic concerns about immigration while the government is shuttered.
He's also pushing Republicans to change the Senate rule that requires 60 votes for legislation to pass. Invoking the "nuclear option" would allow senators to try to pass a long term spending bill with a narrow majority rather than continue funding the government through a short-term measure.
"Great to see how hard Republicans are fighting for our Military and Safety at the Border," Trump tweeted Sunday. "The Dems just want illegal immigrants to pour into our nation unchecked. If stalemate continues, Republicans should go to 51% (Nuclear Option) and vote on real, long term budget, no C.R.’s!"
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WHAT IS OPEN, WHAT IS CLOSED?
It is Sunday, so much of the government would be closed anyway. And government provides what are considered essential an non-essential services. Essential services — such as mail delivery, air traffic control and Social Security payments — will continue. But the VA won't be processing new claims from veterans. The National Park Service issued a notice that some parks "may have areas that remain accessible to visitors; however access may change without notice, and some parks are closed completely." The Statue of Liberty and Philadelphia's Independence Hall were among locations completely closed.
Contributing, Deidre Shesgreen, USA TODAY; The Associated Press