Schumer Will Back Republican Funding Plan

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that he would support the CR to keep the government funded through Sept. 30, Punchbowl News reports.

Said Schumer: “While the CR bill is very bad, the potential for a shutdown has consequences for America that are much, much worse. I will vote to keep the government open, and not shut it down.”

Schumer’s statement indicates Democrats will vote to end the filibuster and allow the House-passed CR to get through the Senate.

Wall Street Journal: Democrats clear way for GOP bill, ending threat of shutdown.