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Schumer Faces Party Backlash Over Vote to Support GOP Spending Bill

The Senate Minority Leader defends his decision as necessary to prevent a government shutdown, but critics within the Democratic Party call for new leadership.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer gives a television interview, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer leaves the Democratic caucus lunch at the US Capitol on March 13, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • Chuck Schumer's vote for a Republican-led spending bill has drawn sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers, activists, and voters, with some calling for his resignation as Senate Minority Leader.
  • Schumer justified his decision by arguing that a government shutdown would have allowed Trump and Musk to consolidate power and shutter federal agencies unilaterally.
  • The spending bill includes significant cuts to non-defense programs, such as a $13 billion reduction and a 57% cut to the Department of Defense’s medical research programs.
  • Protests have been organized against Schumer, and he has postponed his book tour due to security concerns following the backlash.
  • The controversy has deepened divisions within the Democratic Party, with some members questioning the party's leadership and strategy in opposing Trump's agenda.