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Democratic lawmakers reel after Senate votes to reopen government: 'Republican-made healthcare crisis'

The Senate struck a late-Sunday deal to begin the path to reopening the government after eight Democrats joined Republicans to reach 60 votes, sparking backlash from those who opposed the spending bill.Democratic leaders voiced intense opposition, arguing that the continuing resolution fails to address the nation’s worsening healthcare challenges. Several prominent lawmakers spoke out immediately following the vote, framing it as a test of priorities and moral leadership.Rep. Ro Khanna, R-Calif., said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D–N.Y., "is no longer effective and should be replaced.

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