Key Democratic senators broke rank on Sunday, voting to support a short-term funding bill that would reopen the government through January 30, but failed to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year. The decision has led to criticism from many within their own party, with some calling for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to step down from leadership. Despite this, Schumer has vowed to continue fighting for health care. The deal promises a vote on health care subsidies in the coming weeks, which is seen as a compromise by some senators who voted yes, including Maine’s Maggie Hassan and New Hampshire’s Jeanne Shaheen.
The decision comes after historic Democratic victories in last week’s elections, with many party leaders expecting to use this momentum to push for their key demands. However, it appears that Schumer and other Democrats failed to deliver on their promises, leaving some feeling betrayed. Sen. Chris Murphy, who voted yes, said there was “no way to defend” the decision, while Sen. Elizabeth Warren called the party’s loss in the fight over health care a “defeat.”
Source: https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/bad-night-democrats-face-blowback-party-shutdown-deal/story?id=127379532