Senate Democrats Back GOP Bill, Risking Party Backlash

In a controversial move, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and nine other Democrats voted to advance a Republican continuing resolution (CR) that imposes significant budget cuts, including $1 billion to Washington D.C. This decision, which passed by a 62-38 vote, was seen as a capitulation to Donald Trump and has sparked outrage among Democratic voters and lawmakers alike, many of whom had urged their leaders to resist the GOP bill. Schumer defended his choice, arguing that a government shutdown would empower Trump and worsen the situation, despite the CR being described as a 'terrible option' by him and many others. This shift has led to calls for leadership change within the Democratic Party as tensions rise ahead of the CR's expiration in September. The episode is viewed as a significant political misstep, leaving many Democrats feeling betrayed and frustrated with their leadership's decision-making process regarding fiscal negotiations. The fallout from this decision is likely to affect the party's unity and strategy moving forward.