Overview
- On day 41 of the shutdown, several Senate Democrats joined Republicans to advance a bipartisan spending bill that lacks an immediate extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
- Chuck Schumer voted against advancing the deal, and Hakeem Jeffries praised his sustained opposition while saying the Democrats who broke ranks should explain their votes.
- Jeffries singled out Sen. John Fetterman as the first Democratic defector and suggested Sen. Jeanne Shaheen helped steer additional support for the Senate move.
- Calling the package a partisan Republican bill, Jeffries said House Democrats will fight it and will discuss strategy and potential whipping at a 3 p.m. ET caucus meeting.
- Progressive lawmakers and liberal groups condemned a plan that only promises a December vote on the subsidies, which are set to expire and could raise premiums and cost coverage for millions.