Democratic Party Faces Turmoil Over Senate Approval of GOP Funding Bill

Senate Democrats fracture as Chuck Schumer and nine others support a Republican-led government funding measure, sparking internal backlash and questions about leadership.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and nine other Senate Democrats voted to advance a Republican-backed government funding bill, drawing sharp criticism from progressives and party activists.
The funding measure includes $13 billion in cuts to domestic programs and increased Pentagon spending, granting President Trump significant budgetary control without legislative oversight.
House Democrats remained unified in opposing the bill, with only one member crossing party lines, intensifying frustrations with their Senate counterparts.
Progressive leaders, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, publicly condemned the vote and urged constituents to hold Democratic senators accountable for their decision.
The internal division has led to calls for a reassessment of party leadership, with some strategists warning the move could damage the Democratic Party’s credibility and leverage in future negotiations.