"We're going to be in for sessions for Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday," Kaine said when asked about his plans to force the Senate to be in session over the weekend.

"I'm going to be on the floor and I'm going be making the UC [unanimous consent] tomorrow and next week, I probably won't make the UC on Saturday," he added.

ADVERTISEMENT The decision will force at least several senators to remain in town through part of the weekend and next week. One Republican is required to preside over the Senate when it is in session, while another Republican will need to be in the chamber to object to any unanimous consent requests from Democrats.

Kaine's decision comes as the partial government showdown barrels toward the 1-month mark with no agreement to end the funding fight in sight.

Talks between the two sides to reopen the government remain at a standstill, and an effort by a group of moderate senators is struggling to gain traction.

Kaine, whose state has a large population of federal workers, warned earlier this week that he would object to senators leaving town this weekend without a deal.

Still, members appear to be ready to head out of town for the holiday recess.

"There's not going to be a lot of business going on here in the Congress next week," Murkowski said.

Kaine separately said that while the Senate would technically be in session next week, "right now it is no vote unless there is a 24 hour advanced notice."

A spokesman for McConnell declined to comment when asked Thursday if the Senate would not be voting next week.