The Fox News Rundown From Washington: Senate Democrats Again Block Plan to End Gov't Shutdown
Oct 4, 2025
Chad Pergram, Senior Congressional Correspondent at Fox News, analyzes the ongoing government shutdown and explains the Senate's strategic maneuvers. He discusses the critical need for 60 votes and the potential historical triggers that could end the impasse. Joining him is Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who examines crime policy and recidivism, arguing for stricter measures against repeat offenders. Van Drew stresses the role of mental health in crime prevention while advocating for tougher local prosecution practices to keep dangerous criminals off the streets.
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Filibuster Math Is The Core Bottleneck
- The shutdown persists because the Senate needs 60 votes to overcome a filibuster and Republicans lack unanimous support.
- A small group of Democrats and one Republican defector decide whether a stopgap can pass the Senate.
This Shutdown Was Months In The Making
- The shutdown traces back to unresolved funding fights that grew since March, not a sudden breakdown.
- Repeating the same House bill in the Senate has produced stalemates and repeated failed procedural votes.
Watch For Repeat Vote Strategy
- Expect repeated attempts to bring the same stopgap to the floor as leaders try to wear down opposition.
- Watch for vote-chipping strategies and small concessions to flip holdout senators.