Senate to vote on spending bill as government shutdown drags on

Government Shutdown & Spending Bill - A GOP stop-gap spending bill is expected to fail for a fifth time in the Senate [1][2] - House Republican leaders have decided to keep their members home all week [2] - Only three Senate Democrats have voted with Republicans to reopen the government so far [2] Potential Breakthrough Scenarios - More Senate Democrats may peel off and start voting with Republicans to reopen the government [2] - President Trump may instruct Republicans to cut a deal with Democrats on Affordable Care Act subsidies [2] Negotiation Status - Leadership in both parties are not talking, but lawmakers say there have been quiet conversations among rank and file members [3]