House Democrats push to sink GOP spending bill but Senate Dems act coy

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(CNN) Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats are ready to seize on the first big leverage point of President Donald Trump’s second term, lining up against a bill to avert a government shutdown this week.

But the party’s position is far murkier in the Senate, showcasing stark divisions within the party over how far Democrats are willing to go against Trump.

While House Democrats are preparing to vote in lockstep and force Republican Speaker Mike Johnson to put up the votes on his own, they’ve watched with frustration as Senate Democrats have been much more cautious in their deliberations. And if the House successfully passes it on Tuesday, Senate Democrats are saying little about how they’ll handle a take-it-or-leave-it option that could lead to a paralyzing — and politically toxic — shutdown.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/11/politics/democrats-gop-government-funding-bill/index.html