Markwayne Mullin, U.S. Senator from Oklahoma, posted a series of updates on November 4, 2025, regarding the ongoing government shutdown and efforts in the Senate to pass a funding bill.
In his first post at 17:12 UTC, Mullin announced ongoing voting efforts: ” VOTING NOW: The U.S. Senate is now taking our 14th floor vote to end the Schumer Shutdown and reopen the federal government.”
Shortly after, at 17:19 UTC, Mullin reported the outcome of the vote: ” Senate Dems BLOCKED our 14th vote to end the Schumer Shutdown. Final vote: 54-44. It takes 60 votes to pass a funding bill, unless there’s a change to the filibuster. Spoke on that earlier today.”
Later that day, at 19:13 UTC, Mullin addressed issues related to SNAP benefits during the shutdown: “A federal court approved @USDA contingency funds to allow partial SNAP benefits to get out the door as quickly as possible. To fully fund SNAP: end the Schumer Shutdown. Food stamps (SNAP) should be preserved for only those who need it most, as the program was intended.”
The posts refer to an ongoing budget impasse in Congress that has resulted in a federal government shutdown. According to congressional procedures, passing most legislation in the Senate requires a minimum of 60 votes due to filibuster rules; changes to these rules can alter this threshold. During government shutdowns, programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) often rely on contingency funding or court approvals for continued operation until regular appropriations are restored.
