New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- The US federal government remains partially shut down for a sixth consecutive day, with no immediate resolution in sight. The Senate is scheduled to reconvene at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, with a crucial vote on a stopgap funding measure expected around 5:30 p.m. ET.

The Democratic-backed bill, which includes extensions for Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and Medicaid provisions, faces strong opposition from Republicans. If the bill fails, the Senate is expected to vote on a Republican-supported seven-week stopgap funding measure that has already cleared the House.

Both parties have continued to blame each other for the deadlock. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused Republicans of deliberately prolonging the s...