Rep. Beyer predicts nearly all Democrats in Congress will vote against continuing resolution due to cuts in veterans' benefits and medical research, as well as concerns over President Trump's ability to ignore the budget. Swing district members may have leeway to vote as they see fit.
Key Points
Cuts in veterans' benefits and medical research funding
Concerns over President Trump's ability to ignore the budget
Support for swing district members to vote based on re-election interests
Pros
Protecting veterans' benefits and medical research funding
Ensuring budget is not ignored by President Trump
Cons
Potential division within the Democratic Caucus
Risk of swing district members being compelled to vote against party guidance