"I believe it is my job to make the best choice for the country to minimize the harms to the American people. Therefore I will vote to keep the government open and not shut it down." Schumer's announcement significantly increases the chances that enough Democratic senators will side with Republicans to avoid a government shutdown,

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) was grilled by the hosts of ABC News’ “The View” on Tuesday, defending his decision to stiff arm left-wing lawmakers and join with Republicans to pass a government funding bill last Friday.