Illinois Dems split on allowing vote on bill to avert government shutdown – Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois senators Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin.Democrats were confronted with two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Donald Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue. In all, 10 Democrats, including Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer to advance the Republican funding proposal to a final vote and avoid a shutdown at all costs.
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Deb
1 year ago

Vote Duckworth out. She’s a waste of breathing space.

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