Senate Democrats oppose shutdown bill despite leadership support

Senate Democrats are increasingly opposing a proposed stopgap spending bill, despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's willingness to support it. This shift comes as pressure from progressive activists and constituents grows, with many Democrats expressing dissatisfaction with the bill's cuts. Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego have publicly stated their opposition, emphasizing the need for a bipartisan agreement. Other Democrats, like Mark Warner, also indicated that their constituents want them to reject the bill, which they view as unfavorable. A recent poll shows that voters are nearly evenly split on who to blame for a potential government shutdown. Democrats are now considering a 30-day continuing resolution to allow more time for negotiations on full funding.