Senate Democrats offered a counter-proposal to congressional Republicans' short-term funding extension that failed in the Senate, (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
While the continuing resolution (CR) passed the House earlier this month, the legislation hit a partisan wall in the Senate.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and members of his caucus have vowed to not support the bill because it does not include extensions to expiring Obamacare premium subsidies.
Those tax credits do not expire until the end of the year, but Democratic lawmakers argue that they must be dealt with now because insurers are set to release new guidance for rates on Oct. 1.
SCHUMER, DEMOCRATS FACE HEAT FOR SHIFTING STANCE ON GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN THREAT
President Donald Trump walks to Air Force One at Morristown Airport on Sept. 14, 2025, in Morristown, N.J. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
The House Republicans’ bill would extend the programs and government funding until Nov. 21, with the idea being that they would either be addressed during the appropriations process or through a year-end funding bill.
If a shutdown happens, a slew of core VA services would remain active, like veterans’ healthcare, veterans’ crisis lines, prescriptions and urgent and life-saving care, among others. Some services, however, like new disability claims, could be disrupted by a shutdown.
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For now, Schumer and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., are at an impasse on a path forward.
The duo, along with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., are set to have a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump Monday afternoon.
Lawmakers are expected to vote on the House GOP’s CR Tuesday.
Alex Miller is a writer for Fox News Digital covering the U.S. Senate.
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