Senate inches closer to vote on government shutdown deal
After weeks of negotiations, the moderate Senate Democrats agreed to reopen the government without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies.
After weeks of negotiations, the moderate Senate Democrats agreed to reopen the government without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies.
‘Our real-time decisions were intended to serve as insurance against downside risk.’
‘Republicans are about to make a mistake on health care and betraying a promise.’
‘Why are we celebrating a man who called President Trump a ‘despicable human being’?’
If enacted, the tax bill could increase health insurance premiums for 24 million people.
The outcome capped an unusually tense weekend of work at the Capitol.
Grim-faced scenes played out on and off the Senate floor, and tempers flared.
‘It’s time to get this legislation across the finish line.’
‘MAGA should drop this pathetic LOSER, Tom Massie, like the plague!’
‘I look forward to the Senate confirming his nomination.’