Senate Democrats Set to Reject Funding Bill Again, Demand Health Care Protections

Senate Democrats are set to reject a stopgap funding bill for the 10th time, insisting on health care protections as House Republicans remain absent from negotiations.

• The Democratic Party (United States) is unwavering in its demands for health care benefits, leading to the repeated rejection of the funding bill in the United States Senate.
• This ongoing standoff in the United States Congress has become a daily occurrence, with House Republicans opting to leave Washington amid the negotiations.
• Health care protections have emerged as a critical sticking point, with Senate Democrats refusing to compromise on health insurance subsidies despite the need to reopen the government.