{"id":2041964,"date":"2023-09-22T20:22:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T00:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schumer-senate-may-need-to-act-first-to-prevent-government-shutdown\/"},"modified":"2023-09-22T20:25:07","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T00:25:07","slug":"schumer-senate-may-need-to-act-first-to-prevent-government-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schumer-senate-may-need-to-act-first-to-prevent-government-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Schumer suggests Senate should act first to avoid shutdown."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fschumer-senate-may-need-to-act-first-to-prevent-government-shutdown%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2041964&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Urges Action to Prevent Government Shutdown<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent interview with CNN,\u200b Senate Majority Leader\u2063 Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) \u2064emphasized the need for the Senate to\u2064 take \u200dthe lead in preventing a\u2062 government shutdown. \u2064He expressed optimism about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-un-pick-urges-continued-u-s-presence-in-chinese-led-panels\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s UN pick urges continued U.S. presence in Chinese-led panels\">finding common ground<\/a> with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, \u2063stating, &#8220;It\u2019s never easy to get a big bill done, but I am very, very optimistic that McConnell and\u200d I can find a way \u2063and get a large number of votes\u2062 both Democratic and Republican in the Senate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/spending-agreement-falls-through-as-government-shutdown-looms-mark-tapscott-5494392?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Spending\u2064 Agreement Falls Through as Government Shutdown Looms: Mark Tapscott<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/19\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/rep-roy-rails-against-dems-some-conservative-colleagues-for-not-backing-30-day-spending-plan-border-legislation-5494439?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Rep. Roy Rails Against Dems, Some &#8216;Conservative Colleagues&#8217; for Not Backing 30-Day Spending Plan, Border\u2062 Legislation<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/19\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While appropriations \u200dbills typically originate in the House, Schumer highlighted \u2062that a continuing resolution (CR) \u200cto fund the government at current levels beyond the September 30 deadline can start in the Senate. The Senate Appropriations Committee has already passed all of its appropriations bills for the first time since 2018, whereas the House has only \u2062passed one bill\u2064 so far.<\/p>\n<p>Schumer \u2062expressed hope that the House would prioritize bipartisan cooperation, stating, &#8220;He can&#8217;t let this small group of hard-right people who are almost fanatics who want the government to\u200d shut down despite the harm it does to the American people to\u2063 govern the whole body.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>On September 21, Schumer filed \u200ccloture for a CR to be voted on by\u200c the Senate next\u2064 week. Meanwhile, House \u2062Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy faced setbacks as the House was unable to proceed with the Department of Defense appropriations \u200bbill \u200ddue to opposition from both \u2062Democrats and some Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>Key issues\u2064 causing contention in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schumer-senate-may-need-to-act-first-to-prevent-government-shutdown\/\" title=\"Schumer suggests Senate should act first to avoid shutdown.\">spending fight include border security<\/a> and assistance to Ukraine, which \u200chas divided the Republican\u200c Party. Despite challenges, a recent agreement was reached between the conservative House\u2062 Freedom Caucus\u2064 and the moderate\u200c Main Street Caucus, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-split-over-looming-spending-deadline-setting-stage-for-possible-shutdown\/\" title=\"GOP divided on approaching spending deadline, potential shutdown looms.\">border \u2064security bill<\/a>. However, disagreements within the Republican Party have hindered the passage of a CR in the House.<\/p>\n<p>As the situation unfolds, it remains uncertain whether there are enough votes to pass a\u2062 CR in the House. Some Republicans\u200b have expressed\u200d objections for various reasons, such as Rep. Matt Gaetz&#8217;s opposition to a CR altogether and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene&#8217;s demand for specific conditions,\u2064 including no\u2063 further funding for Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these obstacles, there is a glimmer of hope. Following a meeting among House GOP members, a \u200cconsensus\u2064 was reached on top-line appropriations spending, potentially \u200bpaving the way for \u200dprogress. While the number of GOP opponents remains unclear, members have expressed optimism that the votes needed for a CR are within \u2064reach.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200c How does Senate Majority Leader Schumer&#8217;s emphasis on \u200cfinding common ground and securing bipartisan support contribute to preventing a government shutdown and ensuring the smooth operation\u200b of\u2064 the \u200cgovernment<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2064Ution to fund the government is first introduced in the Senate. \u2064As the Senate Majority Leader,\u2063 Schumer plays a crucial \u2063role in guiding legislation through the Senate and \u2064ensuring its passage.<\/p>\n<p>Schumer&#8217;s call \u200dto\u2063 action comes as \u2063the September 30 deadline \u200dto \u2062fund the government approaches. Without \u2064an agreement on government funding, a \u200cshutdown would occur, resulting in the cessation of non-essential government functions, furloughs of federal employees, and disruptions to vital services.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing negotiations between Schumer and McConnell will be critical in avoiding a government\u2062 shutdown. Both leaders have \u200cexpressed a desire to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a>\u2062 and reach a bipartisan agreement. Schumer&#8217;s optimism is rooted in his belief that they can\u200b secure a large\u2064 number of\u2062 votes from both Democrats and Republicans in the Senate.<\/p>\n<p>Funding the \u200dgovernment is a fundamental responsibility of Congress, \u2063and it\u2063 is essential\u2062 that\u200c lawmakers put aside partisan differences and\u200d prioritize the needs of the American\u200b people. \u2062A government shutdown \u200dwould\u200b have far-reaching consequences, affecting millions of Americans\u2064 who \u200crely on the services and \u2063programs funded by the federal government.<\/p>\n<p>While negotiations may be challenging, Schumer&#8217;s emphasis on finding a way forward highlights his commitment to preventing a shutdown \u200band ensuring \u2063the smooth operation of the government. It is crucial that \u200blawmakers work together and\u200d engage in constructive dialogue\u2063 to \u200caddress any\u2063 differences\u2064 and reach a compromise that\u200d serves the best interests of the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Schumer&#8217;s call for action \u200dserves \u2064as a reminder that \u200dthe consequences of a government \u2062shutdown extend beyond political debates. It impacts the lives and livelihoods of everyday Americans, from federal workers to those who rely on government assistance\u200c programs, such as Social Security or Medicare.<\/p>\n<p>As the Senate Majority Leader, Schumer&#8217;s leadership \u200cin preventing a government shutdown is of utmost importance. By urging action and expressing his confidence in bipartisan cooperation, he sets \u2062a positive\u200b tone for negotiations and encourages productive dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200dconclusion, Senate \u200dMajority Leader Chuck Schumer&#8217;s\u200b call\u200b to \u2062prevent a government shutdown highlights the urgency\u2064 of the situation and\u200b the need for \u2064the Senate to take the lead in funding the government. His\u200b optimism about finding common ground with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell underscores the importance of bipartisan cooperation in reaching a resolution. As the September 30 deadline approaches, it is \u2062crucial that \u200blawmakers work together, put aside \u2064partisan differences, and\u2064 prioritize\u2064 the needs of the American people to prevent \u200ca government shutdown and ensure the smooth \u200doperation of the government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) suggested that the Senate might have to take the lead in averting a government shutdown, considering the situation in the House. 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