Steve Daines Accuses Chuck Schumer of Yielding to Radical Left, Causing CR Vote Failure

Schumer's Shift on Continuing Resolution

• 🎯 Senator Steve Daines asserts that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has yielded to the radical left in his caucus's vote against the Republican continuing resolution (CR).
• ⚠️ Daines contrasts Schumer's current stance with his past vote for a CR to keep the government open, suggesting a shift due to pressure from the "radical left."

Republican Stance on Government Shutdown

• 🚫 Republicans are stated to not want to shut the government down.
• 💡 Daines blames the "radical left" for co-opting Schumer and forcing a potential government shutdown.

Call for Regular Order in Appropriations

• ✅ Daines praises Senator Thun for allowing appropriated bills to be brought to the floor and passed in the Senate.
• 🏛️ He contrasts this with Schumer's actions when he was majority leader, stating Schumer did not allow this.
• 🛠️ Daines advocates for returning to regular order, enabling the appropriations committee to complete its process and pass timely spending bills.
• 🤝 This process is presented as a way to restore faith in the institution by allowing committees to do their job.