Ten Senate Democrats sided with the Republican majority to advance a stopgap spending bill, preventing a potential government shutdown. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faced backlash from progressives within his party for facilitating this decision, as many Democrats wished to challenge President Trump and Elon Musk’s spending cuts. Despite the dissent, Schumer secured the votes he needed, including his own, while also negotiating to prevent significant cuts to D.C.'s budget. Senators expressed concerns about the economic impact of a shutdown, emphasizing the need to avoid giving additional control to the opposition.
Cortez Masto emphasized that a government shutdown would empower Trump and Musk to influence agency closures, potentially costing the economy billions of dollars. "I'm not going to exacerbate that."
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faced backlash from his party but ultimately provided the necessary votes, stating the critical need to avoid a shutdown.
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