Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, are rejecting a stopgap funding bill that aims to extend government funding until September 30, raising the likelihood of a government shutdown. Schumer advocates for a clean continuing resolution to allow more time for bipartisan negotiations, expressing concerns over the Republican proposal that could grant the Trump administration excessive control. With a deadline looming and the need for Democratic support crucial, this political standoff threatens to place blame on Democrats while they face pressure to resist administration changes.
Our caucus is unified on a clean April 11 C.R. that will keep the government open and give Congress time to negotiate bipartisan legislation that can pass.
Democrats have been dubious about the Republican-drafted bill... saying it would give the Trump administration too much leeway to continue efforts to drastically overhaul the government.
The standoff puts Senate Democrats at risk of being blamed for any shutdown even as they complain about Trump administration disruptions to federal agencies.
With two days left before the shutdown, there is still time for a reversal by Democrats when the potential implications of a shutdown become clearer.
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