A Senate spending bill has passed, averting a government shutdown. According to CNN analyst Ron Brownstein, this move allows Democrats to maintain leverage in their negotiations. The bill was passed soon after the deadline for avoiding a shutdown.
Brownstein attributes the Democrats’ ability to keep leverage to their strategy of waiting until the last minute before acting on the spending bill. By doing so, they were able to capitalize on Republican concerns about the potential consequences of not passing the bill, forcing Republicans into a concession. This approach allowed Democrats to strengthen their position and secure more funding for some programs.
The outcome of this negotiation is seen as a victory for Democrats, who can now point to a successful shutdown avoidance as proof of their ability to govern effectively. The bill’s passage also highlights the importance of Republican cooperation in passing legislation, as well as the potential consequences of not doing so.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/21/politics/video/spending-bill-passed-senate-government-shutdown-averted-cnni-brownstein-digvid