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The deep fissures between GOP and Democrats threaten to produce another shutdown if compromises are not reached. Scalise warned that without agreement, "there’d probably be a shutdown on November 21," highlighting how difficult it is to bridge the ideological divide.
The Broader Political and Social Context
The impasse isn’t purely procedural. Both sides accuse each other of battling over contentious issues like health care, border security, and spending. Democrats reportedly push for expanding subsidies such as Obamacare, while Republicans seek spending cuts and reforms aimed at controlling federal expenditures.