Senate Prepares to Vote on GOP Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown

Democrats face internal divisions as Schumer signals support for Republican-led stopgap measure, citing risks of a government shutdown.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will vote to advance a Republican-crafted six-month funding bill, despite widespread opposition within his party.
The GOP bill, which passed the House on a party-line vote, includes $13 billion in domestic spending cuts while increasing military funding by $6 billion.
Schumer argued that a government shutdown would grant the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) excessive power to dictate federal operations.
House Democrats, who overwhelmingly opposed the bill, expressed frustration with Senate Democrats for considering the GOP measure, accusing Schumer of conceding to Republican demands.
The Senate vote requires 60 votes to advance, meaning at least seven Democrats must join Republicans to prevent a shutdown before the midnight deadline.