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Democratic Rift Deepens Over Schumer's Support for GOP Funding Bill

Senate Democrats face backlash as Schumer backs Republican-led bill to avoid shutdown, drawing ire from progressives and moderates alike.

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Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters after a Senate policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, walks with Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., as Senate Democrats gather behind closed doors to mount a last-ditch protest over a Republican-led spending bill that already passed the House, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., at the U.S. Capitol on March 13, 2025.

Overview

  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced support for a six-month Republican funding bill, aiming to prevent a government shutdown but igniting widespread criticism within his party.
  • House Democrats and progressive leaders labeled the decision a 'surrender,' arguing the bill grants President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency too much power to cut federal programs.
  • Prominent Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Tim Kaine, voiced strong opposition, with some calling for Schumer to resign or face a primary challenge in 2028.
  • The funding bill would reduce non-defense spending by $13 billion while increasing defense spending by $6 billion, with critics decrying it as a 'blank check' for the Trump administration.
  • Schumer defended his decision, warning that a shutdown would allow Trump and Musk to accelerate federal agency cuts, but party divisions remain stark as the Senate prepares for a critical vote.