The House is convening for a new day of legislative business. Members will participate in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Speaker will appoint a Member to act as Speaker pro tempore for the day.
The Senate is not currently scheduled to vote on a House-passed measure to reopen the government, and the 23rd day of the shutdown will begin without a resolution. Amid growing pain points, including the start of a second consecutive pay period without paychecks and rising health insurance premiums as open enrollment begins, some observers believe this week may be the moment when reality sets in for both parties.