Schumer Backs GOP Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 10:58 PM

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he will vote in favor of advancing the Republican-sponsored spending bill to prevent a government shutdown. Schumer's decision marks a significant shift from his earlier stance and signals a potential end to the budget impasse. The spending bill, known as a Continuing Resolution (CR), is aimed at extending government funding beyond the Friday midnight deadline. Schumer acknowledged that while he finds the bill unfavorable, the repercussions of a government shutdown would be far more detrimental to the country. Schumer stated, "While the CR bill is very bad, the potential for a shutdown has consequences for America that are much, much worse." He urged fellow Senate Democrats to consider the broader implications, emphasizing that avoiding a shutdown is paramount. Senator John Fetterman has already indicated his support for the bill, and additional Democratic senators are expected to follow suit. The bipartisan effort increases the likelihood that the Senate will secure enough votes to pass the measure and avert a shutdown. The move comes amid concerns that a shutdown could empower former President Donald Trump. Schumer warned that allowing a shutdown could lead to "Donald Trump throwing America into the chaos of a shutdown," suggesting that it would grant him greater influence during a critical time.

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Benny Johnson

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🚨BREAKING: Chuck Schumer SURRENDERS, announcing he will now be supporting the continuing resolution passed by the House. https://t.co/RgXpNqaHWK

The Hill

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#BREAKING: Chuck Schumer says he will vote to advance GOP spending bill, lowering threat of shutdown https://t.co/qsDcBhmAw6

Charlie Kirk

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🚨BREAKING: Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has CAVED, announcing he will now back the continuing resolution passed by the House. https://t.co/P7zlOzJwjf