"Eight Senate Democrats crossed the aisle to vote to advance a Republican bill to fund and reopen the federal government, which shut down on Oct. 1. Republicans control the chamber 53-47, but 60 votes are needed to overcome a procedural hurdle. The eight Democrats gave the bill the 60 votes it needed, as one Republican voted against the legislation. Senate Democrats had been withholding their support for the legislation and demanded that Republicans agree to extend Covid-era healthcare premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act."
"About 24 million Americans receive healthcare under the act, and the vast majority, on average, will see their premium costs double if the subsidies are not extended by Dec. 31. However, Democrats got no such concession in exchange for the eight members of the caucus who voted with Republicans. Schumer did not vote with the GOP, but many rank-and-file liberals and some Democratic lawmakers were outraged that he was either unable or unwilling to prevent the mutiny."
"Others have suggested he even quietly orchestrated it. The Democratic defections come eight months after Schumer voted to advance a Republican spending bill in March without extracting any concessions in a move that also angered the Democratic base. During Monday's handoff between Maddow and O'Donnell on MSNBC, O'Donnell referenced his colleague's interview with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) the previous hour."
Eight Senate Democrats crossed the aisle to advance a Republican bill to fund and reopen the federal government, providing the 60 votes needed to overcome a procedural hurdle. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority and one Republican opposed the measure. Democrats had been withholding support to demand an extension of Covid-era Affordable Care Act premium subsidies that cover about 24 million Americans. Without extension by Dec. 31, most recipients face large premium increases. No subsidy concession was obtained. Chuck Schumer did not vote with Republicans, prompting anger and accusations he failed to stop or may have orchestrated the defections.
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