Thune ‘open’ to giving Dems amendment vote to help keep government open
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said Thursday that Republicans are open to giving Democrats an amendment vote on a monthlong stopgap funding patch in exchange for votes to help Republicans pass a yearlong spending bill to avert a government shutdown.
Democrats speak out against funding bill ahead of Senate vote
“Democrats need to decide if they’re going to support funding legislation that came over from the House, or if they’re going to shut down the government,” Senate Republican Leader John Thune said. Thune criticized Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer for opposing the bill that passed the House on Tuesday.
Democrats to decide: Shut down government or side with Trump
Chuck Schumer is under pressure to unite Senate Democrats as his party agonizes over whether to trigger a shutdown in less than 36 hours, or side with the president.
House Dems break with Schumer over vote to avoid government shutdown
ABC News’ Rachel Bade explains Sen. Chuck Schumer’s decision, and the Democratic opposition coming from his own party.
Government shutdown: Schumer to vote in favor of CR bill, other Dems to vote 'no'
The United States Senate is to vote Friday on the six-month government funding bill that was passed by Congress, and while it's unclear whether it will succeed in the Senate, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer,
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In the near future, I want to do what has not been done in 24 years: balance the federal budget,” Trump said Tuesday at his ...
The latest on Trump’s tariffs and the looming government shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told Democrats today he will vote yes on tomorrow’s procedural vote to advance the GOP ...
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Thune surprised by Trump backing House bill: ‘Did not see that one coming’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters on Wednesday that he was surprised by President Trump’s support for the GOP-controlled House’s one-bill spending plan as Congress ...