Schumer Supports GOP Spending Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 11:31 PM

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he will vote in favor of advancing the GOP-sponsored continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government, reducing the likelihood of a government shutdown. Schumer's decision indicates that enough Senate Democrats may support the bill to pass it before the Friday midnight deadline. While acknowledging that he believes the CR is "very bad," Schumer emphasized that the consequences of a government shutdown would be much worse for the country. He expressed concern that a shutdown would grant former President Donald Trump more influence, stating that "a shutdown would be a gift" to Trump. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has already indicated his support for advancing the spending bill. Schumer's backing of the GOP measure suggests other Democrats may follow suit to avert a shutdown. The Senate is expected to hold a cloture vote soon, requiring at least six more Democrats to move forward with the bill.

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JUST IN: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he plans to vote to keep the government open, signaling there will almost certainly be enough Democratic votes to advance a House GOP funding bill before Friday's shutdown deadline. https://t.co/BDTuYhsGLT