Senators are leaving the nation’s capital without passing a bill to reopen the government, leaving funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, hanging in the balance.

BOSTON ― Unhappy with what he views as a political blame game being spread by taxpayer-funded state communications, state Sen. Ryan Fattman shut down the Senate’s session after just a few minutes Monday, Oct. 27 and suggested he might do the same Oct. 30 unless the messaging changes.

The Senate chaplain appealed directly to the Almighty in his prayer to open the session Monday, asking God to "remind our lawmakers" of the consequences of continuing the government shutdown.

“The Kansas Senate Republican caucus has secured the signatures needed to exceed the constitutional threshold, demonstrating strong support for this call for a special session,” Senate President Ty Masterson announced on Monday in a news release. “We’re sending a clear message: we’re ready to get it done.”

The Virginia Senate continues to debate a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the redrawing of the state's 11 congressional districts ahead of next year's midterm elections.

The Indiana General Assembly is not expected to be ready for a special session on Monday, the first day that lawmakers could gather for the session. In separate statements, Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston,

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson said that enough Republican lawmakers signed on in his chamber to call a special session to consider gerrymandering the state's congressional map. It's not clear if the Kansas House has enough support yet,

Two-thirds of Kansas Senators signed a petition to call a special session to gerrymander Kansas. The House hasn't made a similar announcement, yet.

The government shutdown has reached Day 31, and by Monday it'll tie the longest funding lapse in history. Will Senate vote today? Here's the latest.

The Kansas Legislature is one step closer to convening for a special session focused on “redistricting and other time-sensitive issues.”

The Senate adjourned for the weekend around 4:45 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 23, and won't return to session until Monday, Oct. 27, a near-guarantee the government shutdown will reach Day 27, barring any new developments. On Thursday, the Senate did not vote ...

House and Senate Democrats in Oklahoma hold a press conference to address the SNAP benefit lapse.Democratic lawmakers are calling for a special session to ident