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The upcoming vote is described by Harris as "very close," suggesting a contentious environment wherein some Democrats may defect from their party lines to forge bipartisan solutions. The stakes are particularly high, with a looming shutdown that Democrats have been criticized for, despite their insistence on maintaining government operations.
Trump's strong rhetoric around the Democrats' role in exacerbating fiscal uncertainty reinforces a narrative aimed at mobilizing Republican support. He posits that while Democrats may be reluctant to see a shutdown, significant political consequences could follow should they fail to back the spending bill.