‘A Very BadNight’: Democrats Face Blowback From Their Own Party Over Shutdown Deal

E

Earl

Well-known member

'A very bad night': Democrats face blowback from their own party over shutdown deal​

Sen. Chris Murphy argued there was "no way to defend" the yes vote.
ByHalle Troadec and Brittany Shepherd
November 10, 2025, 4:54 PM


Hakeem Jeffries remarks after Senate Democrats vote with Republicans to end shutdown
Hakeem Jeffries remarks after Senate Democrats vote with Republicans to end shutdownPassage of the bill does not immediately reopen the government. The House will also have to approve the bill.


Eight senators who caucus with Democrats broke rank on Sundayand forwent extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year -- a move could bring an end to the government shutdown, but has led to criticism from many within their own party.

Sens. Angus King, Tim Kaine, Dick Durbin, John Fetterman, Magie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen, Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen -- none of whom are up for reelection 2026 -- voted Sunday to support a short-term funding bill that would reopen the government through Jan. 30.

The 60-40 vote barely put the continuing resolution over the finish line in the Senate, and the legislation will need to pass in the GOP-controlled House and receive President Donald Trump’s signature before it can go into effect and fund the government.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/live-updates/government-shutdown-updates/?id=127369640

In the end, Democrats did not receive their one key demand in the shutdown battle: extending Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire at the end of this year. Instead, the deal promises a vote on health care subsidies in the coming weeks…”
abcnews.go.com

'A very bad night': Democrats face blowback from their own party over shutdown deal

Sen. Chris Murphy argued there was "no way to defend" the yes vote.
abcnews.go.com abcnews.go.com
 
Last edited:
The salient part:

“In the end, Democrats did not receive their one key demand in the shutdown battle: extending Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire at the end of this year. Instead, the deal promises a vote on health care subsidies in the coming weeks -- something Senate Majority Leader John Thune had already offered as part of a deal over a month ago.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent who has been a vocal leader in the fight to extend health care subsidies, posted a video on XSunday night captioned: "Tonight was a very bad night."
 
Earl said:

'A very bad night': Democrats face blowback from their own party over shutdown deal​

Sen. Chris Murphy argued there was "no way to defend" the yes vote.
ByHalle Troadec and Brittany Shepherd
November 10, 2025, 4:54 PM


Hakeem Jeffries remarks after Senate Democrats vote with Republicans to end shutdown
Hakeem Jeffries remarks after Senate Democrats vote with Republicans to end shutdownPassage of the bill does not immediately reopen the government. The House will also have to approve the bill.


Eight senators who caucus with Democrats broke rank on Sundayand forwent extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year -- a move could bring an end to the government shutdown, but has led to criticism from many within their own party.

Sens. Angus King, Tim Kaine, Dick Durbin, John Fetterman, Magie Hassan, Jeanne Shaheen, Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen -- none of whom are up for reelection 2026 -- voted Sunday to support a short-term funding bill that would reopen the government through Jan. 30.

The 60-40 vote barely put the continuing resolution over the finish line in the Senate, and the legislation will need to pass in the GOP-controlled House and receive President Donald Trump’s signature before it can go into effect and fund the government.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/live-updates/government-shutdown-updates/?id=127369640

In the end, Democrats did not receive their one key demand in the shutdown battle: extending Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire at the end of this year. Instead, the deal promises a vote on health care subsidies in the coming weeks…”
abcnews.go.com

'A very bad night': Democrats face blowback from their own party over shutdown deal

Sen. Chris Murphy argued there was "no way to defend" the yes vote.
abcnews.go.com abcnews.go.com
Click to expand...
:magagrin:
 
Earl said:
The salient part:

“In the end, Democrats did not receive their one key demand in the shutdown battle: extending Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire at the end of this year. Instead, the deal promises a vote on health care subsidies in the coming weeks -- something Senate Majority Leader John Thune had already offered as part of a deal over a month ago.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent who has been a vocal leader in the fight to extend health care subsidies, posted a video on XSunday night captioned: "Tonight was a very bad night."
Click to expand...
See you again on 2/1/2026. This won’t disappear by then.

And every Dem senator that voted to end the shutdown will be re-elected. No blowback at home.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top