{"id":2494607,"date":"2025-10-04T11:37:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T15:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-are-pushing-these-five-democrats-to-flip-on-funding-bill\/"},"modified":"2025-10-04T11:39:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T15:39:49","slug":"republicans-are-pushing-these-five-democrats-to-flip-on-funding-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-are-pushing-these-five-democrats-to-flip-on-funding-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"Republicans are pushing these five Democrats to flip on funding bill"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/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%2Frepublicans-are-pushing-these-five-democrats-to-flip-on-funding-bill%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=2494607&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--><p>The article discusses the ongoing Senate battle over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-leaders-take-aim-at-democrats-third-stopgap-spending-bill\/\" title=\"GOP leaders take aim at Democrats\u2019 third stopgap spending ...\">government funding amid<\/a> a dayslong shutdown. Republicans are trying to secure additional Democratic votes-targeting five moderate or vulnerable Democrats-to pass a &#8220;clean&#8221; seven<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-democrats-help-advance-trumps-spending-bill-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"... Democrats help advance Trump\u2019s spending ... - Washington Examiner\">-week funding extension<\/a> that excludes healthcare provisions, notably the extension of Obamacare subsidies. Four funding proposals failed recently as Democrats insist on preserving these subsidies. Republicans have so far gained three Democratic-leaning votes and are focusing on five others, including Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Jon Ossoff (D-GA). Some of these senators are retiring or represent vulnerable seats, making them potential targets for GOP persuasion. Despite these efforts, Senate leaders from both parties have shown little willingness to compromise, prolonging the stalemate. <br \/> <!DOCTYPE html><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Republicans are pushing these five Democrats to flip on funding bill<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2363989\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senate<\/a> prepares to pick up the fight over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/government-shutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">government funding<\/a> next week, Republican lawmakers are looking to pick up five more Democratic votes in favor of their bill to end the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/government-shutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dayslong shutdown<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The upper chamber <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3836617\/senate-leaves-for-weekend-no-shutdown-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">failed to pass<\/a> four proposals from both parties this week, as Democrats refuse to budge on preserving Obamacare subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3836968\/senate-campaigns-swanky-fundraisers-despite-shutdown\/\">Campaigns forge ahead with swanky fundraisers despite government shutdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3836775\/watch-live-schumer-and-senate-democrats-hold-press-conference-during-government-shutdown\/\">WATCH LIVE: Schumer and Senate Democrats hold press conference during government shutdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3836617\/senate-leaves-for-weekend-no-shutdown-deal\/\">Senate leaves for the weekend with no shutdown deal in sight<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Republicans have shown little interest in negotiating and including the healthcare provisions in their &ldquo;clean,&rdquo; seven-week federal funding extension. Instead, the GOP has sought to secure the eight Democratic votes it needs to reach the 60-vote threshold in order to pass its bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3836617\/senate-leaves-for-weekend-no-shutdown-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SENATE LEAVES FOR THE WEEKEND WITH NO SHUTDOWN DEAL IN SIGHT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both parties have shown little interest in meaningful negotiations, with members rejecting both Republican and Democratic proposals four times this week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As of the latest vote on Friday, Republicans have secured three Democratic-leaning votes in Sens. John Fetterman (D-PA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Angus King (I-ME).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While the rest of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Democratic Party<\/a> has remained steadfast and given no indication that they will budge, here are five likely candidates who will ultimately back the Republican proposal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Unlike many members of their party, there are two key Democrats who will not be running for reelection after the end of their term: Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This makes them prime candidates for Republicans to target, as they would not have to answer to primary voters over a vote in favor of the clean continuing resolution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While both are among the group of Democrats looking to extend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/obamacare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affordable Care Act<\/a> tax credits, they are viewed as more moderate members of their party.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Both have indicated willingness to negotiate with their colleagues across the aisle, with Shaheen telling <em>Fox News<\/em> on Thursday that the Senate has &ldquo;an opportunity for us to talk to each other.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think we can address both keeping the government open and the health care needs of so many of our people,&rdquo; Shaheen said. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s urgency about this because we know that if we don&rsquo;t address the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >premium tax credits<\/a>, the subsidies that so many people have been getting to help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/15-million-americans-set-to-lose-medical-coverage-as-public-health-emergency-ends\/\" title=\"15 million Americans will lose medical coverage after a Public Health Emergency ends\">afford health insurance<\/a>, that they&rsquo;re going to see their rates double by November.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Peters and Shaheen were also among the nine Democrats who voted in favor of the CR passed by Republicans in March.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Joining them were Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL).<\/p>\n<p>Like her more moderate colleagues, Hassan has expressed interest in reaching a bipartisan agreement to prevent healthcare costs from skyrocketing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On the first day of the shutdown, Hassan <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mkraju\/status\/1973401644847997033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">told<\/a> CNN, &ldquo;We need a bipartisan&nbsp;path forward&nbsp;in order to get to a deal that protects people&rsquo;s health, healthcare, and prevents their premiums from doubling.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After more than 40 years in Congress, Durbin is also retiring at the end of his current term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While being in this position could result in more political pressure from Republicans, he is not as likely to offer his vote again as Peters and Shaheen might be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There is widespread agreement that if Durbin would vote in favor of the Republican package, he would be doing so with the approval of Senate Minority Leader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/chuck-schumer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chuck Schumer<\/a> (D-NY).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On Friday, the long-time senator affirmed that he would continue to vote against the clean CR if there are no concessions on the Obamacare subsidies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I hope we don&rsquo;t accept that as a permanent situation and come up with a bipartisan alternative,&rdquo; Durbin said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The fifth target for Republicans appears to be Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA), who holds a fairly vulnerable seat headed into the midterm elections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3837322\/trump-advises-that-anyone-burning-american-flag-will-be-imprisoned-for-a-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TRUMP ADVISES THAT ANYONE BURNING AMERICAN FLAG WILL BE IMPRISONED FOR A YEAR<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ossoff voted against the March CR and has made opposing President Donald Trump key messaging within his reelection campaign.<\/p>\n<p>However, as Ossoff&rsquo;s seat is viewed as one of the most important in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-elections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 midterm elections<\/a>, he may be less inclined to alienate swing voters upset over a prolonged shutdown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GOP targets five Democrats to back funding bill next week<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3452,"featured_media":2494608,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-collage-8dadydki0-1759588274558-e1759590082788.jpg?1759575686&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3685,47167,3756],"class_list":["post-2494607","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-democrats","tag-funding-bill","tag-republicans"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-collage-8dadydki0-1759588274558-e1759590082788.jpg?1759575686&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2494607","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\/3452"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2494607"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2494607\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2494611,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2494607\/revisions\/2494611"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2494608"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2494607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2494607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2494607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}