With a government shutdown looming on Oct. 1, Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., told Newsmax Friday that Democrats will not support what he called “[President] Donald Trump’s budget,” drawing a sharp line with House Republicans and Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.
“Well, the Democrats do have our own [continuing resolution] that would extend the government, keep it open,” Smith said on “American Agenda.” “So it’d be great if we could have a vote on that. There’s a basic difference of opinion between Republicans and Democrats on how to move forward.”
The House narrowly passed a short-term measure, 217-212, to keep the government open, but Senate Democrats rejected the plan. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has remained opposed to the GOP bill, insisting on changes Republicans call a nonstarter.
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