Chuck Schumer says he won't block Republican funding bill amid Democratic divisions over shutdown strategy
Schumer relented one day after vowing that Senate Democrats would thwart the "partisan" measure, saying the "chaos" of a government shutdown would be a worse option.
Chuck Schumer will vote for Republican funding bill, reducing shutdown odds
N.Y., said he will for the GOP funding extension. The bill must pass by end of day Friday to avoid a shutdown.
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Live updates: Schumer says he will vote to move forward with GOP funding bill to avert shutdown
Schumer (D-New York) said Thursday evening he intends to vote to advance the GOP funding bill the House passed earlier this week, lowering the odds of a federal government shutdown this weekend. “While [Republicans’] bill is very bad,
Senate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws near
After meeting with his conference, the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure.
Schumer Retreats on Shutdown Threat, Enhancing Bill’s Prospects
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer had two choices as the clock ticked down to the government funding deadline: drop his threat to block the Republican bill or force a disruptive March 15 shutdown.
Schumer announces he'll vote to keep government open, likely avoiding shutdown
In remarks on the Senate floor, Chuck Schumer announced Thursday night that he plans to vote to keep the government open.
'I knew I'd get criticized: Schumer on why he's helping Republicans avoid shutdown
Sen. Chuck Schumer joins Chris Hayes to explain why he will vote to advance the GOP funding bill, helping Republicans avert a shutdown.
Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
Schumer told Democrats privately during a spirited closed-door lunch and then made public remarks ahead of voting Friday, which will be hours before the midnight deadline to keep government running. The New York senator said as bad as the GOP bill is,
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