By The Blogging Hounds
Schumer Shutdown Day 9 — The federal government remains partially closed after the Senate failed for the seventh time on Thursday to pass competing proposals to reopen operations. The partial shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, following the failure of two prior Senate measures.
Democrats Reject Clean Funding Bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer refused to support a House-passed, clean short-term funding bill that would have kept the government open until November. Instead, he opted for a shutdown, prioritizing funding for illegal immigrants’ healthcare over bipartisan compromise. Airports across the country have already experienced delays, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warns of widespread disruptions due to staffing shortages at major control centers in Chicago, Nashville, Houston, and Las Vegas.
The Democrat-backed stopgap measure, which included healthcare funding for illegal immigrants, was defeated in a 47-50 vote. The Republican “clean” funding proposal, which would maintain current spending levels through November 21, also failed to secure the 60 votes necessary, falling 54-45. Notably, GOP Senator Rand Paul sided with Democrats in blocking the GOP measure.
Schumer Blasts House Leadership
On the Senate floor, Schumer attacked House Speaker Mike Johnson, claiming his absence from negotiations is endangering Americans. “Hear that, Mr. Speaker? Good Americans in your own state will die. All because the Speaker chose to keep the House on vacation, rather than negotiate with Democrats, and end their Trump shutdown. Shameful!” Schumer said.
Senate Deadlock Continues
The upper chamber’s deadlock shows no sign of breaking. Democratic stopgap funding, which included extended Affordable Care Act subsidies and Medicaid funding, has failed six times previously along party lines. The House Republican-drafted continuing resolution, supported by Democratic Sens. John Fetterman (PA), Catherine Cortez Masto (NV), and Independent Angus King (ME), was also rejected, with Sen. Rand Paul the only Republican to oppose it.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) filed a motion to reconsider the House measure immediately, keeping the door open for a potential return vote. Republicans continue to push for a “clean” resolution to prevent the shutdown from further impacting federal employees, military personnel, and the public.
The Human Impact
The nine-day shutdown has real consequences. Over 1.3 million service members face delayed paychecks beginning October 15. FAA air traffic controllers, working without pay, have already caused flight delays in Burbank and Nashville. Other federal operations are similarly strained, and the ongoing impasse threatens to escalate frustrations among Americans.
Political Games or Public Service?
Democrats have doubled down, framing the shutdown as a necessary step to preserve healthcare subsidies and prevent Medicaid cuts. “Every day gets better for us,” Schumer declared in an interview, a remark quickly criticized by Republicans and Vice President Vance as callous. GOP leadership insists the blame lies with Democrats’ refusal to compromise.
With the House currently out of session and the Senate potentially canceling its Columbus Day recess to remain in Washington, lawmakers face mounting pressure to end the shutdown before critical federal operations and Americans’ livelihoods are further disrupted.
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