Group 1 - The Senate has rejected both Republican and Democratic proposals aimed at ending the government shutdown, which has now lasted for eight days without a resolution in sight [1] - The Republican-led temporary funding bill failed with a vote of 54 in favor and 45 against, while the Democratic-supported short-term funding bill was also rejected with 47 in favor and 52 against [1] - Bipartisan support was lacking, as three Democratic senators who previously supported the Republican bill switched their votes, while a Republican senator voted with the Democrats [1][2] Group 2 - The Republican proposal aims to fund the federal government until November 21 and includes provisions for increased security funding for lawmakers following a recent assassination [2] - The Democratic proposal includes over $1 trillion in additional healthcare funding, extending subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, which were set to expire at the end of the year [2] - A compromise proposal from a Republican senator aimed at resolving the shutdown was not able to persuade any Democratic senators [2] Group 3 - The Senate requires 60 votes to overcome procedural hurdles, meaning the Republicans need support from approximately eight Democratic senators for their funding bill to pass [3] - The White House has warned that prolonged shutdown could lead to layoffs of federal workers, although a Republican congressman stated that laid-off employees must be compensated upon their return [3]