The A's are 217. The nays are 212. The bill is passed.

That was House Republicans today passing their plan to avoid a government shutdown with a temporary seven-week funding bill.

But within hours, that was blocked by the Democrats in the Senate.

Their own plan for extending funding also fell short.

So what does this mean?

Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardin is here again with the latest as we approach

the looming September 30th deadline.

So Lisa, where do things stand?

Well, tonight, the votes today mean that we are in, on track and more quickly moving toward a government shutdown.

As I've said before, this particular shutdown threat, while we have these now commonly, this one is unique because of the timing.

So let's take a look at the calendar, because it's closer than you think.

So this is today.

Now, let's look at the deadline that's September 30th for funding government.

Here's the situation. Next week, Congress is on recess. In fact, Congress has already left for that

recess. So you think maybe they could come back Monday? No. Speaker Johnson and his team decided

late today that they will not be in session in the House, the 29th or 30th. 30th. So what this means is, as you and I sit

here, really, unless the Senate passes the House bill passed today, then there will be a government

shutdown. And right now, Democrats don't have that appetite. They say this is their time to stand up

to Donald Trump. They say they want more money for a health care specifically. It is really a

back and forth, and here is how each side put it today. We do not want to shut down. Our position

has never changed. We need bipartisan legislation to keep the government open and meet the needs

of the American people, especially on costs, specifically health

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