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Democrats have offered three proposals to keep the government open, including a proposal offered by leader McConnell that passed the Senate unanimously only a few days ago We are willing to continue discussions on those proposals with the leader, the president, the speaker of the House and the leader of the House. All five are necessary to get something done. Obviously since any eventual solution requires 60 votes here in the Senate It's been clear from the beginning that two things are necessary. [ BLANK_AUDIO ] Support from another senate Democrats to pass the proposal at 60. And a presidential signature. As a result the Senate has already depreciate the legislation before in order In order to preserve maximum flexibility or production conversation to continue between the White House and our Democratic colleagues. There is no path forward for the House Bill. 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