The House narrowly passed a bill to maintain funding levels for the fiscal year, aiming to prevent a government shutdown. Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Democrats for not collaborating during negotiations and warned of consequences if Senate Democrats do not support the bill. Meanwhile, some Senate Democrats expressed intentions to counter proposed funding cuts. Criticism arose from Democrats, including Sen. Patty Murray, who pointed out the lack of bipartisan negotiations and the potential implications of the bill. The Senate must act quickly to avoid the shutdown as House Republicans show signs of leaving town.
"In a shameful display of coordinated political theater, Democrats are willing to run out the clock on funding the government in a failed attempt to block the America First agenda," Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., posted on X after the vote.
"If House Republicans don't think they need us when writing a bill, why should they expect us to support the bill?" Sen. Patty Murray stated on the Senate floor, criticizing the lack of negotiations with Democrats.
Some Senate Democrats have expressed desires to leverage the shutdown fight to counteract funding cuts launched by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency.
House Republicans canceled votes for Wednesday, indicating they might leave for the week, increasing the likelihood of a short-term government shutdown if the Senate does not act.
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