Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer faced intense backlash after supporting a Republican-backed continuing resolution, preventing a government shutdown but angering many Democrats who viewed it as a betrayal of their leverage against President Trump and Republicans. A Change.org petition calling for Schumer’s resignation garnered over 16,000 signatures, reflecting widespread Democratic frustration. While Schumer argued his vote prevented Trump and Elon Musk from exploiting a shutdown to further cut federal agencies, critics like Representative Ro Khanna condemned his actions as undermining party trust. The continuing resolution was ultimately signed into law by Trump.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized fellow Democrats for considering a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government, arguing it empowers Elon Musk and Donald Trump at the expense of crucial social programs. The CR, passed by the House with only one Republican dissenting vote, now faces a Senate vote before a Friday night deadline to avert a government shutdown. Several Democratic senators publicly opposed the CR, citing concerns about its implications for social programs and potential for misuse. Failure to pass the CR will result in a government shutdown.
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President Biden signed a continuing resolution funding the government until March 14th, averting a shutdown. The bipartisan compromise includes $100 billion in disaster aid and a one-year farm bill, but notably excludes a debt limit extension. While not encompassing all desired provisions, the bill prevents a government shutdown and blocks a proposed tax cut favoring billionaires. The Senate and House passed the measure with substantial bipartisan support, overcoming initial opposition from Donald Trump and subsequent Republican infighting.
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The Senate passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through March 14th by a vote of 85-11, averting a government shutdown. The bill, also passed by the House 366-34, includes $100 billion in disaster aid and a one-year farm bill. This legislation omits a debt limit extension initially demanded by President-elect Trump, a demand that ultimately led to several failed attempts at compromise. Republicans, in response, agreed to substantial spending cuts and a potential debt limit increase via reconciliation next year.
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