"Schumer and his caucus want an extension of Covid-era healthcare premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. However, Republicans aren't budging and have falsely claimed that Democrats are attempting to secure government-sponsored healthcare for unauthorized immigrants, which is already illegal. Although Republicans control the chamber 53-47, seven Democratic votes are needed to overcome a 60-vote procedural threshold."
"I want to play some of what you said in March of this year the last time the issue was up for debate and then get your reaction. I have said many times there are no winners in a government shutdown, Schumer said at the time. As bad as passing the CR is, as I said, allowing Donald Trump to take even much more power via a government shutdown is a far worse option Therefore, I will vote to keep the government open."
Senate Republicans and Democrats reached a stalemate over funding, producing a government shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a GOP-backed continuing resolution. Democrats demand an extension of Covid-era Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, while Republicans refuse and falsely allege Democrats are trying to secure government-sponsored healthcare for unauthorized immigrants, which is illegal. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority but need 60 votes to advance legislation, requiring seven Democratic votes. Jake Tapper questioned Minority Leader Chuck Schumer about his prior vote to keep the government open and whether a shutdown is being used as a tactic. Schumer said the current situation differs from March.
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