"He's the leader of the Senate. This deal would never have happened if he had not blessed it. Don't take my word for it. Take the word of other senators who are saying that they kept Senator Schumer in the loop the whole time, Democratic Representative Ro Khanna told CBS News. The measure approved by the Senate would fund parts of the government until January 30, but excludes ACA health insurance subsidies that benefit some 24 million Americans."
"The Senate Republicans, however, have agreed to hold another vote in December to decide on the healthcare subsidies. But it is not guaranteed that the healthcare subsidies will be approved. In the Senate, Republicans hold 53 seats and Democrats have 47, but Republicans do not have the 60 votes needed to advance bills. Eight senators who caucus with the Democrats voted to move the Republican measure forward."
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer faces calls to step aside after several Democrats voted with Republicans to advance a shutdown-ending measure without securing extensions to Affordable Care Act subsidies. The Senate approved a bill to fund parts of the government until January 30 while excluding ACA health insurance subsidies that benefit about 24 million Americans. Senate Republicans agreed to hold another vote in December on the subsidies, but approval is not guaranteed. In the 100-seat Senate, Republicans hold 53 seats and Democrats 47, and Republicans still lack the 60 votes needed to advance most bills. Progressive Democrats blame Schumer for permitting the outcome.
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