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Fischer, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, revealed that multiple appropriations bills—eight in total—have already been passed out of committee, with three of these bills making it to the Senate floor. These bills are aimed at funding various government functions and reflect a bipartisan consensus. She criticized the recent political theater surrounding the shutdown, implying that Democratic leadership, especially Schumer, has not utilized these bills effectively in the Senate, leading to unnecessary deadlock.