Swing-state Democrats oppose GOP funding bill despite Senate leadership approval

Published March 14, 2025 9:27am ET



Many Senate Democrats in states that voted for President Donald Trump plan to vote against the Republican-led government funding bill, even after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said at least eight Democrats would support the measure.

Senate Democrats are facing pressure from some grassroots liberals in their home states to join House Democrats in voting against the continuing resolution. Some of them want Democratic lawmakers to negotiate language that would bar Trump adviser Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from cutting congressionally appropriated funds. 

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