Democrats Opt For Government Shutdown Over Health Care Restrictions For Noncitizens
By The Liberty Tribune Staff · Published: · Updated: · 1 min read
What it is
Democrats opted to shut down the federal government on Wednesday rather than agree to restrictions on health care benefits for noncitizens. The decision follows a failed vote on a continuing resolution that would have extended government funding until November 21.
Why it matters
- Democrats opted to shut down the federal government on Wednesday rather than agree to restrictions on health care benefits for noncitizens
- The decision follows a failed vote on a continuing resolution that would have extended government funding until November 21
- This resolution would allow Congress to continue its appropriations process for fiscal year 2026
- The Senate vote on the resolution fell short, with only three Democrats supporting it
- A minimum of 60 votes is required for passage
Key facts
- Democrats opted to shut down the federal government on Wednesday rather than agree to restrictions on health care benefits for noncitizens
- The decision follows a failed vote on a continuing resolution that would have extended government funding until November 21
Primary sources
- https://mikejohnson.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2692>
- https://democrats-appropriations.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/democrats-appropriations.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/cr0917h.PDF>
- https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/finance_committee_section-by-section_title_vii5.pdf>
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