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Democratic Fallout Deepens After Shutdown Deal Leaves ACA Fix for December

Progressives are turning anger into primary campaigns following a reopening that left health insurance subsidies unresolved.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer attends a news conference on Capitol Hill hours before the government shutdown took effect on September 30, 2025.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attends House Committee on Energy and Commerce meeting on Capitol Hill on May 13, 2025.
A lectern awaits the arrival of House Democrats to speak on the health care funding fight on the steps of the House before votes to end the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Overview

  • Eight Democratic-caucusing senators joined Republicans to pass a stopgap that ended the 43‑day shutdown, with the House later approving the GOP bill.
  • The agreement reopened government without extending enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, guaranteeing only a December Senate vote as the Dec. 31 deadline approaches.
  • Progressive groups delivered a petition urging Chuck Schumer to resign and signaled they will back primary challengers in states like Maine and Michigan, pressuring candidates aligned with party leadership.
  • Some Democrats defended Schumer and downplayed a leadership shake-up, with Maryland Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks urging unity and no immediate bid to replace him.
  • Sen. Chris Murphy called the compromise a mistake, polling showed more Americans blamed Republicans for the shutdown, and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said a subsidies bill is expected to get a vote next month.