Government shutdown updates: Senate to convene rare Sunday session, but no votes scheduled yet

[ad_1] Democratic Chief Chuck Schumer mentioned on the Senate flooring Saturday that it’s a "horrible mistake" for Republicans to dismiss his proposal to reopen the federal government with a one-year extension of presidency funding.

Republicans have known as the proposal a "non-starter.”

"I do know many Republicans stormed out the gate to dismiss this provide, however that is a horrible mistake," Schumer mentioned. “Our provide isn't a brand new coverage. This isn't negotiating in a shutdown. It's merely agreeing to take care of present funding ranges.”

He mentioned Republicans are refusing to even acknowledge the healthcare points.

"It is alarming that Republicans even refuse to acknowledge we've a direct disaster proper now that wants fixing," Schumer mentioned.

Schumer continued to criticize Republicans for the damaging results of the record-shattering shutdown, blaming Republicans for delays and cancelations at airports and for ongoing points with SNAP.

He additionally mentioned the administration displayed "pathological ranges of vindictiveness" by taking the case about paying out SNAP advantages to the Supreme Courtroom.

Houston residents line up of their vehicles for a particular free meals distribution by the Houston Meals Financial institution on the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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"This morning tens of thousands and thousands of Individuals stay in limbo as this administration continues its campaign towards SNAP,” Schumer mentioned. “The Supreme Courtroom has allowed the administration to withhold advantages because the case makes its approach via the decrease courts. For this administration to go all the way in which to the Supreme Courtroom simply to get out of getting to pay SNAP advantages for hungry youngsters is pathological ranges of vindictiveness.”