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WATCH LIVE: Senate holds debate as Democrats and GOP deadlocked on 22nd day of federal shutdown

Merkley started speaking at 6:21 p.m. Tuesday evening and has been talking for more than 15 hours, with occasional breaks for questions from other Democratic senators who’ve joined him on the floor.

Live updates: Merkley holds Senate floor overnight; lawmakers eye shutdown vote as GOP weighs options

The Senate on Wednesday is slated to vote on the House-passed funding bill to reopen the federal government for the 12th time. But first, Sen. Jeff Merkley will need to wrap up, as he has been holding the floor since 6:21 p.
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Merkley holds Senate floor to denounce authoritarianism

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley is holding the floor of the Senate to denounce authoritarianism. In a statement, Merkley said:
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