Schumer dismisses House Republicans ahead of impending shutdown battle
He states that his chamber will strive to prevent "a pointless and painful government shutdown."
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the Senate intends to pass a continuing resolution aimed at preventing a government shutdown without any "poison pills or Republican extremism." This comes as lawmakers approach a deadline at the end of the month.
In a letter to colleagues issued on Sunday, Schumer emphasized the importance of avoiding "a pointless and painful government shutdown" during what is expected to be their last three weeks in Washington prior to the fall elections.
Schumer’s strategy contrasts with the Republican-controlled House’s approach, which aims to implement a short-term funding measure that includes a requirement for proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections—a proposal that has drawn opposition from President Joe Biden's administration and prominent Senate Democrats.
"As I have said before, the only way to get things done is in a bipartisan way," Schumer remarked. "Despite Republican bluster, that is how we’ve handled every funding bill in the past, and this time should be no exception."
The Majority Leader also expressed a commitment to continue confirming "well-qualified judges and nominees," alongside pursuing bipartisan initiatives like the annual defense policy bill, rail safety, reducing the cost of insulin and prescription drugs, and addressing artificial intelligence, among other issues.
"While we won’t be able to achieve all of these goals before the election, it is my hope that our Republican colleagues will work with us to make as much progress as possible," Schumer stated.
As September progresses, Democrats are contending with a challenging landscape to preserve their effective 51-seat majority, particularly as several incumbents, including Senators Jon Tester and Sherrod Brown, face competitive reelection campaigns.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
In a letter to colleagues issued on Sunday, Schumer emphasized the importance of avoiding "a pointless and painful government shutdown" during what is expected to be their last three weeks in Washington prior to the fall elections.
Schumer’s strategy contrasts with the Republican-controlled House’s approach, which aims to implement a short-term funding measure that includes a requirement for proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections—a proposal that has drawn opposition from President Joe Biden's administration and prominent Senate Democrats.
"As I have said before, the only way to get things done is in a bipartisan way," Schumer remarked. "Despite Republican bluster, that is how we’ve handled every funding bill in the past, and this time should be no exception."
The Majority Leader also expressed a commitment to continue confirming "well-qualified judges and nominees," alongside pursuing bipartisan initiatives like the annual defense policy bill, rail safety, reducing the cost of insulin and prescription drugs, and addressing artificial intelligence, among other issues.
"While we won’t be able to achieve all of these goals before the election, it is my hope that our Republican colleagues will work with us to make as much progress as possible," Schumer stated.
As September progresses, Democrats are contending with a challenging landscape to preserve their effective 51-seat majority, particularly as several incumbents, including Senators Jon Tester and Sherrod Brown, face competitive reelection campaigns.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
