They can either vote to support a House GOP stopgap measure they’ve been criticizing, or the federal government will shut down. Less than three days before a possible government shutdown, Democrats are still divided over whether they should attempt to utilize their leverage to extract concessions from Republicans or risk being blamed for a

Thune says Democrats voted for a CR in the past. “A similar continuing resolution passed ... with 85 votes. This one should be no different.”

Senate Democrats say they are prepared to vote against the Republicans’ bill if lawmakers do not strike a deal by Friday night.