{"id":2122490,"date":"2023-12-12T06:23:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T11:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-say-theyll-stay-in-dc-until-senate-reaches-ukraine-border-deal-as-recess-nears\/"},"modified":"2023-12-12T06:26:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T11:26:04","slug":"democrats-say-theyll-stay-in-dc-until-senate-reaches-ukraine-border-deal-as-recess-nears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-say-theyll-stay-in-dc-until-senate-reaches-ukraine-border-deal-as-recess-nears\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats vow to remain in DC until Senate reaches Ukraine border agreement before recess"},"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\">28<\/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%2Fdemocrats-say-theyll-stay-in-dc-until-senate-reaches-ukraine-border-deal-as-recess-nears%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=2122490&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 Democrats Threaten to \u2063Stay in Washington Over \u200cChristmas Recess if Border Talks \u200cFail<\/h2>\n<p>Senate \u200bDemocrats are taking a strong stance,\u200b vowing to remain \u200cin \u2062Washington, D.C. during the Christmas recess if bipartisan border talks do not yield a deal that can pass the chamber by the end of the week.\u2064 The \u200dnegotiations,\u2063 led by Senators\u200b James\u200b Lankford (R-OK) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), have been slow-moving, \u200dwith little progress made on a border security agreement that would be added to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-demand-hold-on-biden-commerce-pick-over-huawei-concerns\/\" title=\"Republicans Demand Hold on Biden Commerce Pick Over Huawei Concerns\">defense spending bill<\/a>.\u2062 This bill also includes provisions\u200b for assistance\u2062 to Ukraine, Israel, and \u2062Taiwan.<\/p>\n<p>Both sides\u2062 recognize \u200cthe importance of the border measure in order to\u2062 secure passage of the\u200c legislation in a divided government. However, Lankford expressed doubts about reaching a deal this week, stating that time\u200c had run out to finish and pass a bill before the recess. He emphasized\u2062 the need for Republicans\u2064 to be\u200c involved in the discussions, tweeting,\u2064 &#8220;We are\u2064 not going to make any real progress on securing the\u2064 border until\u200d everyone is at the \u2063table.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Senator\u200d Chris Coons (D-DE) responded to Lankford&#8217;s comments, declaring that he would not leave at the end\u2064 of the week if a deal had not been\u200d reached. He expressed optimism, stating, &#8220;It&#8217;s always darkest before the morning. \u2062There is a deal to be had here.&#8221; Senator Richard \u2063Blumenthal (D-CT) echoed this sentiment, suggesting that they should consider staying into the following week if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u2064 the potential\u200d disruption to holiday plans, Blumenthal emphasized the \u2062importance of prioritizing these critical issues. He acknowledged the \u200ccomplexity of the negotiations, \u200bwhich have focused on federal\u2062 asylum policy and the Biden administration&#8217;s \u2063use of \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/johnson-declines-to-commit-to-senate-gop-hed-bundle-ukraine-and-israel-aid\/\" title=\"Johnson refuses to promise Senate GOP he'll combine Ukraine and Israel aid\">humanitarian parole\u200b authority<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While\u200d progress has been made in conversations with the White House, Senator Murphy could not confirm if a deal was likely in the coming days. However, he expressed determination to\u200c continue working towards \u2062a resolution.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&#8217;s visit to the Capitol on Tuesday adds further \u2062urgency to the Senate&#8217;s efforts to pass the bipartisan bill funding the war. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has indicated\u200c that he would recall lawmakers to Washington if the Senate manages to reach a border deal and \u2063pass the\u2064 broader legislation.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why have Senate Democrats decided to stay\u2062 in Washington over the Christmas recess? <\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ve been ongoing for several weeks with \u200bno \u2063clear resolution in sight.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200d issue of border security has been a contentious one, with\u200b President Trump demanding funding for a border \u2063wall and Democrats advocating\u2062 for alternative\u200d measures such as increased\u200d technology and additional personnel. Despite multiple\u2063 meetings\u2063 and discussions,\u2063 the two sides have\u200c failed 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>.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Democrats, frustrated by the lack of progress, have decided to take \u2062a bold \u200bstep. They have threatened to stay in Washington\u2064 over the Christmas recess, forfeiting \u200dprecious time with their families and loved \u200dones, in order to continue fighting for a solution to the border crisis.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200dmove by Senate Democrats reflects their commitment to finding \u200ca resolution to this critical issue.\u200b It shows\u2062 their willingness to put \u200dtheir\u2064 personal lives on \u2063hold \u2063and prioritize the needs of the American people. While some \u2063may accuse them \u2063of playing politics, it is important to\u200c recognize the significance of \u2062their\u200c sacrifice.<\/p>\n<p>The border crisis\u200b is \u2063not \u200djust a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-aoc-mcdonalds-employees-in-denmark-arent-better-off\/\" title=\"No, AOC, McDonald\u2019s Employees in Denmark Aren\u2019t Better Off\">political talking point<\/a>,\u2062 but a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fbi-targets-trump-voters-as-domestic-terrorists-ahead-of-2024-election\/\" title=\"FBI focuses on Trump voters as potential domestic terrorists before 2024 election.\">pressing national \u2063security<\/a> and humanitarian concern. The lack of \u200ca comprehensive\u200d strategy to address\u2063 this \u200cissue puts the safety of American citizens at risk\u2064 and undermines the values and principles upon which our country\u2063 was founded.<\/p>\n<p>By\u200d staying\u200c in\u2064 Washington, Senate Democrats hope \u200dto pressure\u200b their Republican counterparts into reaching a compromise. They believe that by demonstrating their unwavering dedication to addressing this issue, they\u200b can compel their\u2064 colleagues across the aisle\u2063 to put aside partisan politics and work towards a solution that is in\u2062 the \u200dbest interest of the American people.<\/p>\n<p>While \u200bit is uncertain whether \u200dthis \u2063tactic will yield \u200cthe desired outcome, Senate \u200cDemocrats should be commended for \u2064their determination \u2062and perseverance. They are showing a commitment \u200cto \u200bthe democratic process and a\u200d willingness to\u200b go above\u200d and beyond their \u2063mandated responsibilities to serve the citizens of this country.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial for all parties involved to remember that compromise is the cornerstone of a functioning\u2064 democracy. In order to effectively\u2064 address the border crisis, both Democrats and Republicans must be willing \u2063to make concessions and\u200b find common ground. Staying in Washington over the Christmas recess may seem like\u200c a drastic\u2063 measure, but \u2063it is \u2062a\u2064 testament to the urgency of this issue and the dedication of those involved.<\/p>\n<p>As the deadline for a deal looms, it\u2062 is now up to both sides to set aside their differences and find a solution. The American people deserve\u2064 a resolution \u2062to \u2063the\u200b border crisis that\u200b ensures their\u2062 safety and \u200dupholds the values of our\u2062 nation.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Democrats are making a \u2064bold statement \u2063by threatening to stay in Washington over the Christmas recess. \u2062It is a powerful reminder \u2063that the work \u2062of our elected officials should\u200b not be \u200bconfined to the confines\u200c of a rigid calendar,\u2064 but \u2064driven by a commitment\u2063 to the \u200cwell-being of the American people. Only by working together can \u200cwe find a solution that addresses the complexities of the \u200bborder crisis and protects the interests of all Americans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senate Democrats are warning they will remain in Washington, D.C., during the Christmas recess if the bipartisan border talks fail to yield a passable deal by week&#8217;s end. Despite weeks of effort, the bipartisan working group of senators has made minimal headway on a border security agreement, which would be incorporated into existing legislation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2122491,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2122490","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2122490","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2122490"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2122490\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2122491"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2122490"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2122490"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2122490"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}