In Shutdown Standoff, Republicans Bank on Democrats Caving
For weeks, Senate Democrats have tried to have it both ways as they’ve faced a tricky choice: cast a vote that allows for a government shutdown in hopes of saving some federal jobs or give into Republicans’ spending regime in the name of keeping at least some feds on the payroll.
Democrats’ impossible choice on the shutdown
Democrats are facing just such an impossible choice right now, ahead of a potential government shutdown this weekend. And they don’t seem to know quite what to do with it yet f
Where Key Democratic Senators Stand on Bill to Avert Government Shutdown
Senate Democrats are staking out their positions on a bill to temporarily fund the government, known as a continuing resolution (CR), which would avert a federal shutdown. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed the CR earlier this week,
Senate Democrats Balk At GOP Funding Bill As Government Shutdown Nears
Senate Democrats said they do not have the votes to advance a six-month Republican bill to fund the government, potentially increasing the odds of a shutdown when funding lapses on Friday. “Funding the government should be a bipartisan effort,
Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near
After meeting with his conference, the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure.
Schumer says GOP doesn't have votes to pass funding bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that Republicans don't have the votes to pass a measure to keep the government funded through September.
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