Because they have no power to stop it being pushed through at this point anyways.
Ok-Move9389 on
I will forever remember those 8 traitors.
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Traditional-Level-96 on
Unfortunately the house probably has the votes. Fuck the 8 senators that crossed the line and the senate leadership that let it happen and more likely than not actively helped it succeed.
PorQuePanckes on
If only there was something 8 assholes could’ve done differently.
But we get a promised (no) vote!
scrotalsmoothie on
They need to lean on some of the House GOP to revolt. Anyone up for reelection soon in the House?
JuanTunomore on
….and Lucy readies her football…
Imaginary_Bus_6742 on
Good move, as the shut down is impacting too much of the economy. Numbers show that the extension of the health care subsidies will help more people that voted for trump anyway. Not to say many will be hurt that do need the assistance, it will hurt. Maybe the midterms will reflect the disgust the people feel with the ruling party.
Ncav2 on
Pure optics, they’re openly against it because the 8 senators did the dirty work for them.
Alwaystired254 on
Do nothing democrats, give me a break
Kevin_Jim on
Doing what? Writing a strong worded letter? The time for action passed and they blew it, again.
Unless AOC and Katie take over the reins, they have no future.
winterbird on
I hope they can get a group discount when they get their little paddle signs printed.
Sea-Jackfruit411 on
Call your House Representatives. Tell them to hold the line.
Ohuigin on
If the DNC was looking for an opportunity to show that they’re ready to turn the page on these old centrist ~~democrats~~ republicans, well, there couldn’t be a better one than right now.
If I’m the DNC, I’m working overtime trying to put as much daylight between the energy that the electorate gave the party last week, and the deflated ballsack that is the current Democratic leadership.
And to add – taking no action is still taking an action. Their silence will be deafening if they don’t come out with a stance on this.
Green_Tomato_7444 on
The house won’t hold a vote until they get their next republican rep. They won’t risk the Epstein files being released
shoobe01 on
Ron Burgandy: I don’t believe you.
I_compleat_me on
As House Republican leaders move to hold a vote on legislation to reopen the US government, top Democrats vowed on Tuesday to oppose the bill for not addressing their demand for more healthcare funding.
Democrats have for weeks demanded that any measure to fund the government include an extension of tax credits for Affordable Care Act health plans, which were created under Joe Biden and due to expire at the end of the year, sending premiums for enrollees higher.
With Donald Trump’s encouragement, Congress’s Republican leaders refused, sparking a spending standoff that resulted in the longest government shutdown in US history. But the Democrats’ resolve cracked earlier this week, when a splinter group in the Senate joined with the GOP to craft a compromise bill that reauthorizes government funding through January, without extending the tax credits.
Senate approves funding deal to end longest US government shutdown
The Senate passed that legislation on Monday evening, and the House of Representatives is expected consider it beginning on Wednesday afternoon. The chamber’s top Democrats oppose it, with the minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, on Monday calling it a “partisan Republican spending bill that continues to gut the healthcare of the American people.
“No matter what comes over to us from the United States Senate to the House of Representatives at some point this week, our position as House Democrats has been crystal clear: we will sit down with any Republicans, anytime, anyplace, anywhere, in order to find a bipartisan path forward, but we’re not down with their ‘my way or the highway’ approach to governance that’s failed the American people,” he said.
MadScientist3087 on
Stfu already with your grandstanding
hoodriich on
Who were the 8 democrats who gave in?
seriousbusines on
All performative bullshit at best. Get Schumer OUT!
Xegz on
Posturing when it doesn’t matter, caving when it does. Fuck these guys, sold us down the river.
Survive1014 on
Oh good, so the Democrats can cave on us a second time.
xicor on
The house Democrats don’t have enough votes to stop it.
Visible-Lobster-7038 on
Haven’t we heard them say this sort of thing before?
Pernicious-Peach on
Maybe the 5 CA GOP who are losing their seats can save Healthcare on their way out
DrRealName on
Primary every moderate. These people are phonies and are clearly in on the grift. Chances are if we checked their bank accounts in the past week, they have received so lovely “donations” from some wealthy conservative interests.
No more vote blue no matter who. Its vote progressive or enjoy two to four more years of fascism. I just watched moderates fight harder to crush Mondami and Platner than they ever fought against maga for anything. Done with them. They need to be purged from the democratic party and I will not vote for any moderates ever again. Don’t ask me to. I will let republicans win.
Millennials and Gen Z have experienced nothing but republican crashed economies for most of our lives. You think we can’t handle another few year to make sure moderates never get their way again? Fucking try us. Moderate older voters will bend the knee or keep dealing with fascism. The time for moderates is over no matter what. You choose now. Would you rather be led by people like Trump or people like Bernie? You’re people suck so its over for them. Neoliberalism is dead.
gagorp on
At this point it’s just theater kids doing performances.
Gazzito916 on
The Dems are only concerned with the theatrics of governing. Not actually doing it.
Free_Dome_Lover on
Ca ca ca cowards!
NelsonMuntz007 on
They’ll strongly shake their fist and say they’re disappointed…
piratecheese13 on
“Democrats shake fits and yell while doing nothing to stop MAGA from destroying the country”
andy_nony_mouse on
So what? They are outnumbered.
free2bk8 on
You BETTER by God! Voters had the chops this past election in hopes you guys would do the same and stand firm. Senate had our solidarity behind them and they licked dementia Donny’s boots. The house better not cave!
BS. Democrat leadership worked this deal behind the scenes, they wanted this to pass. The 8 senators were chosen because they are either not running again or their seats are safe. Real tired of these dudes pissing on our leg but telling us its raining.
waldorflover69 on
You know how when you were little and you would try to fight someone much bigger than you and they would just put their hand on your forehead while your arms flailed in front of you uselessly? This feels like that.
I will never fucking forgive Senate Dems for this shit.
-CleverPotato on
And so do I, which in this case is of equal importance!
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Because they have no power to stop it being pushed through at this point anyways.
I will forever remember those 8 traitors.
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Unfortunately the house probably has the votes. Fuck the 8 senators that crossed the line and the senate leadership that let it happen and more likely than not actively helped it succeed.
If only there was something 8 assholes could’ve done differently.
But we get a promised (no) vote!
They need to lean on some of the House GOP to revolt. Anyone up for reelection soon in the House?
….and Lucy readies her football…
Good move, as the shut down is impacting too much of the economy. Numbers show that the extension of the health care subsidies will help more people that voted for trump anyway. Not to say many will be hurt that do need the assistance, it will hurt. Maybe the midterms will reflect the disgust the people feel with the ruling party.
Pure optics, they’re openly against it because the 8 senators did the dirty work for them.
Do nothing democrats, give me a break
Doing what? Writing a strong worded letter? The time for action passed and they blew it, again.
Unless AOC and Katie take over the reins, they have no future.
I hope they can get a group discount when they get their little paddle signs printed.
Call your House Representatives. Tell them to hold the line.
If the DNC was looking for an opportunity to show that they’re ready to turn the page on these old centrist ~~democrats~~ republicans, well, there couldn’t be a better one than right now.
If I’m the DNC, I’m working overtime trying to put as much daylight between the energy that the electorate gave the party last week, and the deflated ballsack that is the current Democratic leadership.
And to add – taking no action is still taking an action. Their silence will be deafening if they don’t come out with a stance on this.
The house won’t hold a vote until they get their next republican rep. They won’t risk the Epstein files being released
Ron Burgandy: I don’t believe you.
As House Republican leaders move to hold a vote on legislation to reopen the US government, top Democrats vowed on Tuesday to oppose the bill for not addressing their demand for more healthcare funding.
Democrats have for weeks demanded that any measure to fund the government include an extension of tax credits for Affordable Care Act health plans, which were created under Joe Biden and due to expire at the end of the year, sending premiums for enrollees higher.
With Donald Trump’s encouragement, Congress’s Republican leaders refused, sparking a spending standoff that resulted in the longest government shutdown in US history. But the Democrats’ resolve cracked earlier this week, when a splinter group in the Senate joined with the GOP to craft a compromise bill that reauthorizes government funding through January, without extending the tax credits.
Senate approves funding deal to end longest US government shutdown
The Senate passed that legislation on Monday evening, and the House of Representatives is expected consider it beginning on Wednesday afternoon. The chamber’s top Democrats oppose it, with the minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, on Monday calling it a “partisan Republican spending bill that continues to gut the healthcare of the American people.
“No matter what comes over to us from the United States Senate to the House of Representatives at some point this week, our position as House Democrats has been crystal clear: we will sit down with any Republicans, anytime, anyplace, anywhere, in order to find a bipartisan path forward, but we’re not down with their ‘my way or the highway’ approach to governance that’s failed the American people,” he said.
Stfu already with your grandstanding
Who were the 8 democrats who gave in?
All performative bullshit at best. Get Schumer OUT!
Posturing when it doesn’t matter, caving when it does. Fuck these guys, sold us down the river.
Oh good, so the Democrats can cave on us a second time.
The house Democrats don’t have enough votes to stop it.
Haven’t we heard them say this sort of thing before?
Maybe the 5 CA GOP who are losing their seats can save Healthcare on their way out
Primary every moderate. These people are phonies and are clearly in on the grift. Chances are if we checked their bank accounts in the past week, they have received so lovely “donations” from some wealthy conservative interests.
No more vote blue no matter who. Its vote progressive or enjoy two to four more years of fascism. I just watched moderates fight harder to crush Mondami and Platner than they ever fought against maga for anything. Done with them. They need to be purged from the democratic party and I will not vote for any moderates ever again. Don’t ask me to. I will let republicans win.
Millennials and Gen Z have experienced nothing but republican crashed economies for most of our lives. You think we can’t handle another few year to make sure moderates never get their way again? Fucking try us. Moderate older voters will bend the knee or keep dealing with fascism. The time for moderates is over no matter what. You choose now. Would you rather be led by people like Trump or people like Bernie? You’re people suck so its over for them. Neoliberalism is dead.
At this point it’s just theater kids doing performances.
The Dems are only concerned with the theatrics of governing. Not actually doing it.
Ca ca ca cowards!
They’ll strongly shake their fist and say they’re disappointed…
“Democrats shake fits and yell while doing nothing to stop MAGA from destroying the country”
So what? They are outnumbered.
You BETTER by God! Voters had the chops this past election in hopes you guys would do the same and stand firm. Senate had our solidarity behind them and they licked dementia Donny’s boots. The house better not cave!
How about the hemp ban as well?
Not only that, the GOP wants MORE of our Tax Money for the J6 Investigation. What the hell?!!! [https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/deal-end-us-shutdown-would-also-allow-some-republican-senators-seek-500000-2025-11-11/](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/deal-end-us-shutdown-would-also-allow-some-republican-senators-seek-500000-2025-11-11/)
BS. Democrat leadership worked this deal behind the scenes, they wanted this to pass. The 8 senators were chosen because they are either not running again or their seats are safe. Real tired of these dudes pissing on our leg but telling us its raining.
You know how when you were little and you would try to fight someone much bigger than you and they would just put their hand on your forehead while your arms flailed in front of you uselessly? This feels like that.
I will never fucking forgive Senate Dems for this shit.
And so do I, which in this case is of equal importance!
an empty show because they have con control now