Washington Post praises Senate Democrats who voted to end shutdown

The Washington Put up editorial board praised the eight Senate Democratic caucus members who broke with their occasion leaders on Sunday night by voting in favor of a Home-passed continuation decision (CR), arguing that “the occasion that holds the federal government hostage to attain its coverage objectives will virtually by no means succeed.”

The Put up in contrast the continued authorities shutdown to when conservatives shut down the federal government in 2013 in a failed try to defund Obamacare. The Put up alleged that Democrats have adopted go well with and allowed “evil activists” to affect them to do one thing they knew wouldn’t finish properly.

“The very same factor simply occurred to the Democrats, and it ends the identical approach: with the identical inevitable failure and predictable response from their very own indignant activists.” wrote the editors.

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Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) speaks at a press convention with different Senate Democrats who voted to revive authorities funding, in Washington, DC on November 9, 2025. (Nathan Posner/Anadolu by way of Getty Pictures)

Because the longest authorities shutdown in U.S. historical past nears the tip, The Put up editorial mentioned many on the left have “put in a disappointing efficiency.”

“Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) referred to as the bipartisan settlement to reopen the federal government ‘a coverage and political catastrophe.’ Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas), chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, referred to as it “capitulation.” California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) described it as ‘pathetic,'” the newspaper reported. “They’re indignant that Democrats didn’t get an extension of all Covid-era Obamacare subsidies, however the public may do with out such false outrage.”

Based on The Put up, a cursory evaluation of the historical past of presidency shutdowns within the US reveals that the occasion that “holds the federal government hostage” to advance its political objectives “virtually by no means succeeds.” The editorial cited as proof Republicans’ failed try to repeal Obamacare in 2013 and President Donald Trump’s failed try to safe funding for the border wall.

“That is as a result of even partial shutdowns ultimately change into too politically painful to maintain, as Democrats who’ve seen airways cancel 1000’s of flights in latest days can attest. It is also as a result of for a lot of politicians, the theater of obstructionism is extra necessary than coverage,” The Put up argued.

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Later within the editorial, The Put up claimed that the “senators who broke ranks within the Democratic caucus on Sunday deserve credit score,” and that three senators specifically “deserve much more” for taking longer to vote in opposition to the shutdown.

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., for Capitol Hill. Fetterman defended his determination to interrupt with Democrats and vote with Republicans in an effort to finish the 42-day authorities shutdown. He mentioned his occasion “crossed a line” by leaving tens of millions of People with out pay and important companies. (Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg by way of Getty Pictures; Brendan Smialowski/AFP by way of Getty Pictures)

“Amongst them are Dick Durbin (Illinois), Maggie Hassan (New Hampshire), Tim Kaine (Virginia), Jeanne Shaheen (New Hampshire) and Jacky Rosen (Nevada). Three senators who’ve been voting in opposition to the shutdown for a while deserve much more: Catherine Cortez Masto (Nevada), John Fetterman (Pennsylvania) and unbiased Angus King (Maine), who caucuses with the Democrats,” the editors wrote. “These eight are taking the stress off the progressive wing of their occasion in order that their colleagues don’t have to. It’s putting that none of them will likely be re-elected subsequent yr.”

Senate Minority Chief Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., was criticized by editors for not voting to reopen the federal government and as an alternative permitting different members of the occasion to “endure the wrath of the occasion base” after voting with Republicans. The Put up famous {that a} “deal like this might not occur with out the tacit assist of the minority chief.”

“But Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) voted in opposition to reopening the federal government. The value for management requires heavy votes, however Schumer – petrified by a major problem in 2028 – left different members to face the wrath of the occasion’s base,” the editorial argued.

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Senate Minority Chief Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has been criticized for not voting to finish the federal government shutdown. (Rod Lamkey, Jr./AP Picture)

The Put up editorial blasted “liberals who wish to lengthen the federal government shutdown” for refusing to “acknowledge the pointless ache they’ve already prompted,” and questioned whether or not one other shutdown is imminent after the present deal expires on the finish of this yr.

“Many Democrats, particularly within the Home of Representatives, will vote no on reopening the federal government, whereas privately hoping it occurs as quickly as attainable. However that is solely a short lived answer. The deal extends present ranges of presidency funding till January 30. Will members be taught their lesson? Or will this occur once more in 80 days?” The Put up concluded.

The Home invoice funds army building, the Division of Agriculture and the Legislature by means of September 30, 2026, and the remainder of the federal government by means of January 30. The ultimate outcome for the Senate vote was 60 to 40, the minimal threshold for passage of such a invoice.

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Fox Information Digital has reached out to Schumer’s workplace for remark.

Fox Information’ Anders Hagstrom contributed to this report.