California Gov. Gavin Newsom (d) called on Senate Democrats to “get up and do the right thing,” and did not vote for a GOP-backed stopgap bill that avoids looming government shutdowns.
“Passing this bill will give Republicans six months to unite administrative power and wreak havoc in our country. They are already threatening social security and Medicare. We scream for the Department of Education. We fire veterans. We just destroy basic environmental protection. post Social Platform x.
“They cut funds and punish states that don't bid. They still have time to do the right thing. They'll vote,” he added.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) urged his party to oppose the measure, although Newsom is considered a future presidential candidate for the Democratic presidential candidate.
“Congressional Republicans have waived their responsibility to critically assess the damage Donald Trump critically rated the vital services Americans need. Democrats have the ability to force bipartisanship and bring together the two together to create a budget that reflects the priorities that we all need to share,” he said. Statemant Friday.
Pretzker called Republicans “reckless” and accused them of politics for people's livelihoods.
“Veterans struggle to get medical care. When infrastructure projects stop, workers lose their jobs. Kindergarten loses teachers and parents are left without childcare. There is no mistake. People will suffer the consequences of negligence,” he said.
“The Democrats have the power to stop the halt of power over Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and they should use it. I urge them not to vote for a continuous solution,” Pretzker added.
The House approved the spending action earlier this week, but only one House Democrat supported it.
In the Senate, progressive Democrats have called on the party to oppose the measure, but on Thursday evening Senate minority Charles Schumer (DN.Y.) said he would take the measure back. Schumer said the GOP bill was a bad law, but the closure would be even worse.
Ten Senate Democrats, including Schumer, appeared to support the measure.
