The Senate’s top Democrat, Chuck Schumer, is facing calls to resign as minority leader after a group of Democratic senators broke ranks with the party and voted to advance a bill to reopen the government, as the longest shutdown in US history continues.
Notably, Schumer did not vote in favor of the legislation, which omits the centerpiece of Democrats’ negotiations – an extension of Obamacare tax credits. Regardless, he’s facing steep pushback from lawmakers who ultimately blame him for the eight members of the caucus who defected.
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Notably, Schumer did not vote in favor of the legislation, which omits the centerpiece of Democrats’ negotiations – an extension of Obamacare tax credits. Regardless, he’s facing steep pushback from lawmakers who ultimately blame him for the eight members of the caucus who defected.
Senate approves package that would end the longest government shutdown in US history – as it happened
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