Schumer Says Dems Will Block Trump-Backed Funding Bill, Risking Imminent Government Shutdown – One America News Network

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 11: Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a press conference following a policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Schumer answered a range of questions during the press conference. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

OAN Staff Blake Wolf
5:53 PM – Wednesday, March 12, 2025

On Wednesday, New York Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer announced that Senate Democrats will oppose the House-approved Continuing Resolution (CR) bill — potentially triggering a government shutdown by the week’s end.

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The President Donald Trump-backed bill requires Democrat support to pass in the Senate, as the funding bill requires at least 60 votes to pass.

Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned that the Democrats are refusing to vote in favor of the bill since Republicans “left” their counterpart out of negotiations.

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