Will Democrats cave before SNAP/EBT/Section 8 funds run out?

Will Democrats cave before SNAP/EBT/Section 8 run out?

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The U.S. Congress is actively engaged in efforts to vote on a continuing resolution (CR) today, October 27, 2025, to reopen the federal government amid an ongoing shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, after the prior funding measure expired.
  • Current Status: The shutdown, now in its fourth week, stems from partisan disagreements over extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits and other priorities. The House passed a "clean" CR (H.R. 5371) on September 19, providing funding through November 21, 2025, but Senate Democrats have blocked it multiple times by withholding the votes needed for cloture, demanding that lapsing ACA subsidies be expanded and made permanent.

  • Today's Developments:
    • The Senate convened this morning, with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer addressing the floor on the need to end the shutdown and criticizing the Trump administration for leveraging programs like SNAP (food assistance) in negotiations.
    • The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union president called for Schumer to "pass a clean continuing resolution and end this shutdown today," highlighting bipartisan support for reopening.
  • Potential Vote: No specific time is confirmed yet, but pressure is mounting; Senate Republicans are pushing procedural votes on pay for furloughed workers, and bipartisan calls for action suggest a CR vote could occur imminently to avert further disruptions, like lapsing SNAP benefits for 41 million Americans.

Impacts if Unresolved:
  • Federal employees face delayed paychecks (though military and essential workers are prioritized).
  • Services like national parks, IRS processing, and health programs are affected, with the USDA confirming SNAP interruptions without action.
This situation remains fluid; check official sources like Congress.gov for real-time updates.
 
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