On day 18 of a government shutdown over President Trump’s demand for a U.S-Mexico border wall, the Senate blocked the advancement of the Middle East policy bill, the Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act, by a 56-44 vote. Most Democrats voted against the measure in protest of inaction on bills to fund the government. Several Democratic senators spoke about the effects of the shutdown on federal workers and communities that rely on government programs.
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Statistics
2020 Year End Statistics118th Congress - Senate
Total Hours: 1286 (After 514 days)
Debate295 Hours
Quorum Calls255 Hours
Votes472 Hours
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Source: Resume of Congressional Activity (senate.gov)