On Tuesday, the House narrowly approved a continuing resolution to fund the government until the end of September. However, this decision was met with criticism from Senate Democrats who accused Republicans of taking a partisan approach by excluding them from the drafting process.
With Republicans holding 53 Senate seats and needing 60 votes to defeat a filibuster, the bill’s passage was not guaranteed. The main issue with the bill is that it advances President Trump’s/Musk’s projects without proper oversight from Congress, undermining the power of the purse. Both are in a full destroy programs and agencies the middle class relies on.
Senate Democrats are pushing for a one-month bill to allow for further negotiations on a new appropriations agreement. They are also seeking to limit Elon Musk’s powers to dismantle the government without congressional approval.
The exclusion of Democrats from the process has raised concerns among some senators and aides, who fear setting a dangerous precedent. By supporting the bill, they would essentially be giving House Republicans free rein to dictate government funding without bipartisan input.
Senator Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico condemned House Republicans for their actions, warning that they would be held responsible for any potential shutdown. Despite Republican control of the House, Senate, and White House, they continue to shift blame onto the minority party.
In reality, the Republicans are the ones in control, and it is their plan and budget that have led to this mess. It is time for them to take responsibility for the consequences of their actions.
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