Senate Republicans Faced Crushing Defeat in Funding Bill Vote, Increasing Likelihood of Shutdown.
The Senate voted 45-55 to reject a government funding bill, falling short of the 60-vote threshold needed to break the filibuster. The outcome is a significant blow to lawmakers hoping to avoid a shutdown by Saturday's midnight deadline. Seven Republican senators defected from their party and joined Democrats in opposition to the legislation.
As a result, the White House has reportedly become more receptive to negotiating with Democrats on potential reforms related to the Department of Homeland Security. Specifically, Democrats are pushing for significant changes at DHS, including restrictions on immigration agents wearing masks, body cameras, and adherence to use-of-force policies similar to those used by local police departments.
If a deal is reached, lawmakers warn that even a partial shutdown will likely occur for several days due to the House's recess until next week. With the Senate voting again later in the day, uncertainty lingers about whether lawmakers can find common ground and pass the funding bill.
Democrats had set a hard line on DHS reforms, releasing a list of demands including stricter warrant standards, ending roving patrols, and increased oversight. The stakes are high, as the government's failure to fund some departments could lead to significant disruptions in various services.
The latest development leaves lawmakers scrambling to find a solution before Saturday's deadline. With the House already having approved the funding bill, the pressure is on for senators to come together and pass the legislation before it's too late.
The Senate voted 45-55 to reject a government funding bill, falling short of the 60-vote threshold needed to break the filibuster. The outcome is a significant blow to lawmakers hoping to avoid a shutdown by Saturday's midnight deadline. Seven Republican senators defected from their party and joined Democrats in opposition to the legislation.
As a result, the White House has reportedly become more receptive to negotiating with Democrats on potential reforms related to the Department of Homeland Security. Specifically, Democrats are pushing for significant changes at DHS, including restrictions on immigration agents wearing masks, body cameras, and adherence to use-of-force policies similar to those used by local police departments.
If a deal is reached, lawmakers warn that even a partial shutdown will likely occur for several days due to the House's recess until next week. With the Senate voting again later in the day, uncertainty lingers about whether lawmakers can find common ground and pass the funding bill.
Democrats had set a hard line on DHS reforms, releasing a list of demands including stricter warrant standards, ending roving patrols, and increased oversight. The stakes are high, as the government's failure to fund some departments could lead to significant disruptions in various services.
The latest development leaves lawmakers scrambling to find a solution before Saturday's deadline. With the House already having approved the funding bill, the pressure is on for senators to come together and pass the legislation before it's too late.
I'm low-key freaking out over here! Who thought 7 Republican senators would just jump ship like that? This is what happens when you're all talk and no action 
. Can't believe they'd risk a shutdown for their own party drama. Meanwhile, the White House is getting all cozy with Democrats... sounds like a sweet deal to me 
. What's next, bipartisan love fest? 
Okay, okay, I know it's serious, but come on. Stricter warrant standards are one thing, but this is getting ridiculous 
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Just saying.
! I mean, can't they just agree on something already? It's not like it's a rocket science, right? 
Seven Republican senators switching sides is huge, let's see how that plays out 
. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for some common sense to prevail and we can get this over with before Saturday 
. What if they do end up finding a compromise on the DHS reforms? That would be awesome 
! Let's all just take a deep breath and hope for the best, right? 
the fact that republicans were so divided means there's definitely room for compromise and maybe even some good coming out of this 
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btw i dont think ppl r ready for even a partial shutdown 
and also, use of force policies should be the same everywhere 
major upgrade for law enforcement imo 
but at the same time, i get why reps might wanna keep some of that power in their hands 
so yeah, fingers crossed we can avoid another shutdown and get this funding bill passed ASAP 
. 7 republicans defecting from their party is crazy talk, what were they thinkin'? did they really think they could just do whatever they want and nobody would notice? now we got a shutdown looming and people's lives are gonna be affected 
. i dont get why they cant just find common ground, its not like its rocket science... or is it? 
. anywayz, fingers crossed someone can figure this out b4 saturday