"US Senate Votes to End Shutdown: Schumer Faces Growing Calls for Resignation"
In a surprise move, seven Democrats broke rank with their party to vote in favor of a Republican-led proposal to end the government shutdown without securing concessions. The deal fails to extend healthcare subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a key demand from Democrats. The move has left Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer facing mounting criticism and calls for his resignation.
The deal, which was passed by the Senate on Monday, will fund parts of the government until January 30 but excludes ACA health insurance subsidies benefiting 24 million Americans. Schumer did not vote in favor of the measure, but his inaction is being blamed by progressive Democrats for allowing the centrist Democrats to strike a deal with Republicans.
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna has joined the chorus of criticism, accusing Schumer of failing to lead the party and being "no longer effective." Khanna has also questioned Schumer's stance on Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and his support for the 2003 Iraq war. He added that Schumer should be replaced, citing the influence of donors who have contributed to his re-election campaigns.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has also weighed in, stating that Schumer's words mean little to working-class people who are struggling to access healthcare benefits. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has called for Schumer to step down, saying the Democratic Party needs leaders who "fight and deliver" for working people.
The criticism has highlighted a widening rift between establishment Democrats and progressive and left-wing Democrats within the party. While Schumer can be removed from his position as Senate Minority Leader in internal Democratic leadership elections, held after the November 2026 Senate elections, his seat as a senator remains secure until 2028.
The fallout from the shutdown vote is likely to continue, with Schumer facing growing pressure to resign or face primary challenges in future elections. The move has also raised questions about the party's ability to coalesce around its leadership and its willingness to stand up for progressive priorities like extending healthcare subsidies.
In a surprise move, seven Democrats broke rank with their party to vote in favor of a Republican-led proposal to end the government shutdown without securing concessions. The deal fails to extend healthcare subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a key demand from Democrats. The move has left Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer facing mounting criticism and calls for his resignation.
The deal, which was passed by the Senate on Monday, will fund parts of the government until January 30 but excludes ACA health insurance subsidies benefiting 24 million Americans. Schumer did not vote in favor of the measure, but his inaction is being blamed by progressive Democrats for allowing the centrist Democrats to strike a deal with Republicans.
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna has joined the chorus of criticism, accusing Schumer of failing to lead the party and being "no longer effective." Khanna has also questioned Schumer's stance on Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and his support for the 2003 Iraq war. He added that Schumer should be replaced, citing the influence of donors who have contributed to his re-election campaigns.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) has also weighed in, stating that Schumer's words mean little to working-class people who are struggling to access healthcare benefits. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has called for Schumer to step down, saying the Democratic Party needs leaders who "fight and deliver" for working people.
The criticism has highlighted a widening rift between establishment Democrats and progressive and left-wing Democrats within the party. While Schumer can be removed from his position as Senate Minority Leader in internal Democratic leadership elections, held after the November 2026 Senate elections, his seat as a senator remains secure until 2028.
The fallout from the shutdown vote is likely to continue, with Schumer facing growing pressure to resign or face primary challenges in future elections. The move has also raised questions about the party's ability to coalesce around its leadership and its willingness to stand up for progressive priorities like extending healthcare subsidies.
! Like, why can't they just get along? I know Schumer didn't vote for that deal, but it's still kinda harsh on him. 24 million Americans are gonna be affected by the ACA health insurance subsidies... that's like, a lot of people! 
Do you think they'll ever agree on something? I feel bad for Schumer, he seems like a nice guy... 
... So, basically the US Senate voted on a deal that would end the government shutdown but it didn't include some key things that Democrats wanted, like subsidies for people's health insurance 
. I get why they wouldn't want to give in to Republicans, but at the same time, Schumer not voting for it is like, what even happens now? 
... It seems like he's getting a lot of heat from his own party members who are all like "Dude, you're not leading us!" 
. I'm not sure what to think about this whole situation, but it feels like there's some deep divisions within the Democratic party that need to be sorted out 
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! I mean, it's a step in the right direction, but like, for who? 
. But hey, maybe Schumer and his team can try to spin this as a win for the party? 
And let's be real, 7 Democrats voting against the party is still pretty crazy! 
It's like they're trying to sabotage Schumer or something? 
. The fact that ACA subsidies are off the table is a huge win for Republicans and a major loss for Dems. I feel bad for Schumer tho, he's caught in the crossfire 
. One thing's for sure, Schumer's seat is safe for now but his leadership is definitely under attack 
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that 7 Democrats just went against their own party! I thought they were supposed to be fighting for people, but it looks like they got played by Republicans 
. Chuck Schumer needs to do some serious damage control, he can't just sit back and watch his own party turn on him 
. The fact that progressive Democrats are calling for his resignation is no joke, it's time for a change 
, it's like Schumer is too busy lining his pockets to care about the people he's supposed to be fighting for 
. AOC and Tlaib are right, Schumer's words mean nothing if they're not backing up their actions 
. This whole thing just shows how divided the party is and how ineffective Schumer has been 
. And let's be real, the fact that 7 Democrats broke rank to vote with Republicans is a sign of how divided we're as a party right now 
. And hey, it's not like the government will completely shut down again 
... Anyway, back to this shutdown stuff. I mean, can you believe 24 million people are gonna be affected by not having ACA health insurance subsidies? That's crazy. I've got friends who have family members with health issues and it's like they're living on the edge every month. I don't get why Schumer didn't fight harder for that. Or was he just waiting for someone else to pick up the slack? 
Oh wait, what were we talking about again?
can't believe what's happening with Schumer, he just sold out 24 million americans who need ACA subsidies 
and now his own party is turning on him 
and honestly, Schumer needs to step down ASAP or he'll be toast 
he can't lead when he doesn't even stand up for his own people 
. schumer should be held accountable for his inaction, it's time for some real change in the dem party 
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. Can we please just get healthcare subsidies back on the table already?! 
anyways, this rift between establishment and progressive democrats is gonna be interesting to watch 
. I get why they're upset, though - we should be looking out for each other, right? But now some people are saying he should step down because of how his donors have influenced him 
anyway, it seems like the dems are struggling to unite behind their leader, which is bad news for them 
the ACA subsidies thing is super important and it's crazy they couldn't get that sorted out 
. and now aoc and tlaib are weighing in saying he's no longer effective? 
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. But seriously, this is just another example of how out of touch the Senate can be with everyday people's lives