"The shutdown entered its second month on Saturday, as Senate Democrats and Republicans remained at an impasse on a GOP-crafted continuing resolution to fund the government. Although Republicans control the chamber, seven Democratic votes are needed to advance the legislation past a procedural hurdle. Democrats are insisting that Republicans amend the bill to renew healthcare premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, which are set to expire on Dec. 31. However, the GOP has refused to budge."
"Trump has gone so far as to demand that the Senate eliminate its 60-vote cloture rule, which would allow Republicans to pass their resolution with a simple 51-vote majority. However, Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has given no indication at this point that Senate Republicans would do so. Changing the rule itself would require just 51 votes, but many senators including Republicans regard the filibuster as a safeguard that protects the rights of the minority party."
"When does this end? Kudlow wondered aloud to Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH). There's always a reason why there's somehow gonna be a new C.R., but the Democrats keep opposing it, ok? I think it has a lot to do with the Trump derangement syndrome. But this isn't Trump's fault! He didn't do this! They're the ones doing it! I totally agree, Jordan replied."
The government shutdown entered its second month with Senate Democrats and Republicans deadlocked over a GOP-crafted continuing resolution to fund the government. Republicans control the chamber but need seven Democratic votes to overcome a 60-vote procedural hurdle. Democrats insist the bill include renewal of Affordable Care Act healthcare premium subsidies set to expire Dec. 31; Republicans have refused. President Donald Trump urged eliminating the 60-vote cloture rule to pass the resolution by simple majority, but Majority Leader John Thune gave no sign of support. Conservative commentary blamed Democrats' "Trump derangement syndrome," while some Democrats and the federal employee union urged reopening the government.
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