The Senate, on Thursday, failed to advance a key funding bill, necessary to averting a partial government shutdown come Saturday. AdvertisementU.S. Senate FAILS to advance funding bill to avert partial government shutdown, 45-55. A motion to advance the bill failed by a vote of 45-55. The Senate procedural vote on government funding failed. ALSO SEE: Here's the Scoop on Shutdown Deal Reportedly in the Works Between the White House and SchumerPartial Shutdown Looming?