Why They Voted “No”; 18 Senators Who Opposed Re-Opening The Government

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WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: The U.S. Capitol is shown at sunset on January 18, 2018 in Washington, DC. Congress continues to wrestle with funding the federal government as immigration has become a key stumbling block in negotiations to pass a continuing resolution. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

The turn of events in the Senate today is sending shockwaves through much of the Democratic party. Many are questioning whether the Democrats caved by voting for the short-term spending bill. There were 18 Senators who still voted no, standing their ground.

Most of the no votes came from Senators who said they couldn’t compromise on the Dreamers. While Senator Chuck Schumer helped make the deal leading to the bill passing today, even his fellow New York Senator criticized the vote.

Senators like Bernie Sanders say the fate of the Dreamers is just one of the reasons he voted no.

A couple Senators say they voted no with states directly in mind.

The other Democrat who voted no was:
Senator Ron Wyden

And the two Republicans who voted no were:
Senator Rand Paul
Senator Mike Lee

Did not vote:
Senator John McCain