"Because of that, Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate to pass the House CR."
"Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Wednesday that Democrats would reject a government funding bill that Republicans wrote and passed through the House."
"While the CR bill is very bad, the potential for a shutdown has consequences for America that are much, much worse."
"while the CR bill is very bad, the potential for a shutdown has consequences for America that are much, much worse."
"I believe it is my job to make the best choice for the country, to minimize the harms to the American people."
"The Republican bill is a terrible option."
"Our caucus is unified on a clean April 11 CR that will keep the government open and give Congress time to negotiate bipartisan legislation that can pass."
"A government shutdown would give more power to Trump."
"I hope our Republican colleagues will join us to avoid a shutdown on Friday."
"Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer says the Democrats have the votes to block a bill passed by the Republican controlled House."
"We should vote on that."