The Democrats overwhelmingly decided against supporting the Friday spending bill designed to keep the government open. Why? According to them, Republicans did not include protection for illegal immigrants. However, as noted by House Speaker Paul Ryan, the deadline for a DACA resolution is weeks away.
Day Two of the U.S. Government Shutdown
Sunday, January 21, 2018 marks Day 2 of America’s government shutdown. Both sides are blaming each other. Thus far, there seems to be no viable resolution in sight.
Many Americans have expressed frustration with the current government shutdown, as well. Like their leaders, liberal voters have stated that since Republicans control the government, they are to blame for the shutdown. However, conservative voters have countered this argument. While the GOP does control the government, the spending bill to keep the government up and running required 60 votes and only 51 Republicans occupy Senate seats.
Republican leaders have moreover taken to social media to bemoan the government shutdown and note the Democrats’ involvement:
