Government Funding Standoff Between Senate Democrats and House Republicans

SOURCE nypost.com
Senate Democrats refuse to support House Republican bill to fund government, likely causing partial shutdown. Democrats want a clean CR through April 11 for bipartisan negotiations. Pressure on Democrats to make a decision as shutdown looms. Republicans pass CR with slight increase in defense and ICE funding, cuts in non-defense discretionary spending.

Key Points

  • Senate Democrats unified in rejecting House Republican-passed bill
  • Republicans need Democratic support to avoid shutdown
  • Pressure on Democrats to support or reject the bill
  • House Republican CR increases defense and ICE funding, cuts non-defense discretionary spending

Pros

  • Seeking a clean CR through April 11 for bipartisan negotiations
  • Pressure for Democrats to take a stand on funding bill
  • Slight increase in defense and ICE funding in House Republican CR

Cons

  • Potential partial government shutdown if Senate Democrats do not support the bill
  • Democrats facing tough choices with no clear majority support
  • Cuts in non-defense discretionary spending in the CR