Democrats rebel after 8 senators cut a deal to end the shutdown without ACA funds
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WASHINGTON — Many Democrats are fuming after a breakaway group of eight senators teamed up with Republicans to strike a deal to reopen the government without extending health care subsidies, backing off on the demand that led to the shutdown. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: Democrats are split and angry after eight senators, including Angus King, backed a deal to reopen the government without extending ACA health care subsidies, prompting renewed attacks on Chuck Schumer and party leadership.
Key Points:
- The Senate passed a key procedural step for the shutdown deal by a 60-40 vote, but it did not include the health care subsidy extension many Democrats wanted.
- Chuck Schumer voted against the deal and criticized Republicans, while some Democrats still blamed him for failing to keep the caucus united.
- Progressive groups and some candidates, including Ro Khanna, called for Schumer to be replaced and urged a tougher fight over the ACA subsidies.
- Supporters of the deal said it gives Democrats a chance to force a later vote on the subsidies, but critics warned that letting the issue slip could raise health insurance costs for millions.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The shutdown fight could keep government services disrupted and leave households, workers, and small businesses waiting for relief while health insurance premiums may rise if ACA subsidies lapse.
Positive Impact
A Senate vote on ACA tax credits gives patients and voters a chance, though success is uncertain and the House has made no promise.
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- Primary:Representative Ro Khannaperson
- Primary:Senator Angus Kingperson
- Primary:Senator Chuck Schumerperson
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- Representative Ro KhannapersonPrimaryEvaluated
Prominent Democrat quoted calling for leadership change and criticizing the party’s approach.
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One of the eight senators who backed the deal and publicly defended it as a victory.
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Central Democratic leader whose stance on the shutdown deal and leadership is a major focus of the article.
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Major progressive advocacy group driving criticism and organizing pressure against Senate Democrats.
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Left-leaning political group circulating a petition demanding Schumer resign.
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The shutdown fight is framed as opposition to his administration, and he is repeatedly referenced as the political.
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House Democratic leader responding to the deal and defending Schumer and most Senate Democrats.
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