Senate Democrats' stance on government shutdown and stopgap spending bill

SOURCE thehill.com
Senate Democrats are not willing to allow a government shutdown and are considering voting for a GOP-crafted six-month stopgap spending bill to keep the government open. There is internal debate among Democrats about the best strategy to avoid a shutdown.

Key Points

  • Senate Democrats are considering voting for a six-month stopgap spending bill to avoid a government shutdown
  • There is internal debate among Democrats on the best strategy to prevent a shutdown
  • Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is giving room for centrist Democrats to vote for the House-passed bill
  • Democratic senators are concerned about the consequences of a shutdown and the impact on essential services

Pros

  • Avoiding a government shutdown
  • Giving room for centrist Democrats to vote for the House-passed funding bill

Cons

  • Disappointing some liberals who wanted a more confrontational stance against the GOP-written bill