If Democrats want food stamps fully funded, they should open the government

Published November 8, 2025 5:00am ET



Senate Democrats voted against a House of Representatives-passed continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through Nov. 21 for the 15th time on Friday, stretching the shutdown to a record 39 days.

Without congressional authorization to spend money, the Trump administration has been forced to cut spending on many programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps.

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