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Scalise criticized Democrats—particularly Leader Chuck Schumer—for refusing to vote for the CR's passage to reopen the government, alleging they are using the shutdown to push partisan agendas such as funding healthcare for undocumented immigrants. He asserted that the law itself grants the president more power during a shutdown to prioritize essential government functions, a move that the Democrats oppose.
The debate also touched on federal budget disagreements, with the expectation that differences over appropriations bills would resurface later in November, risking further shutdowns if bipartisan cooperation remains elusive.