Senate Democrats Hold Firm Ahead of Shutdown

“Senate Democrats are holding firm against the House GOP-passed government funding bill, inching the country closer to a shutdown with existing funding set to expire in less than 36 hours,” Punchbowl News reports.

“Democratic leaders have yet to send GOP leaders an offer that would allow a vote on a short-term CR in exchange for helping Republicans overcome a filibuster. This would also unlock a time agreement permitting the Senate to pass the funding bill before the Friday midnight deadline. Under the current timeline, the Senate wouldn’t be able to vote on final passage until Sunday.”

“Senate Democrats are huddling for another lunch meeting where they’re expected to continue weighing their messaging and floor strategies.”