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.

In his video addressing the posts, Graham Platner said the comments were made during “an earlier part of” his life, and he no longer agrees with them.

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.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve aviation safety legislation after a fatal January collision involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter that killed 67 people spurred calls for reform.

Democrats say they want a funding bill addressing health care cuts, but Republicans say they won't discuss it until the current bill is passed.