The Ohio University Student Senate met once again in Walter 145 to discuss the needs and expectations of Bobcats. The Senate voted on new members, passing them all, along with approving some other budget requests for future events and supplies.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing GOP continuing resolution, while Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension to end shutdown stalemate.

The government shutdown will last at least until at least next week, as the Senate adjourned until Tuesday after another round of failed votes to reopen the government.

The Senate Wednesday rejected 51 to 48 a bid by Sen. Adam Schiff to require President Donald Trump to get congressional approval before continuing the administration’s deadly military strikes against ships allegedly carrying illegal drugs. The vote was largely along party lines.

Government shutdown continues as Senate Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension before supporting Senate Republicans' plan to reopen the government.

The government shutdown is expected to go on into next week as Democrats and Republicans remain locked in a stalemate. Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Friday that the House would not be in session for a third straight week.