That was the day after Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, both Arizona Democrats, confronted Johnson and Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., in the Capitol to press them on the shutdown and the delayed swearing-in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz.

The Senate failed to end the government shutdown for the 10th time on Thursday, and is not scheduled to meet again until Monday, October 20.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing GOP continuing resolution, while Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension to end shutdown stalemate.

Friday marks Day 17 of the shutdown. The Senate isn’t expected to reconvene until Monday, ensuring the closure stretches into next week. Congress remains at a standstill. The House hasn’t met in a month,

Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, a Democrat, and Rep. Michelle Caldier, a Republican, have both criticized the tax increases passed last session.

Senate Joint Resolution 8201 would allow the Washington State Investment Board, an independent investment board, to invest a portion of Washington’s Long-term Care Services and Supports Trust Fund reserves to increase the fund’s growth.