The House of Representatives and the Senate have vollied a continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded, as Republicans have attempted to attach provisions to bring down Obamacare to the funding bill.
If Congress fails to pass a spending bill, the government will discontinue providing services that aren't considered to be "essential."
Below, live updates on the shutdown showdown:
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