Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer , a New York Democrat, will be facing a political test when Congress reconvenes this fall as lawmakers will be considering a new funding bill to avoid a government shutdown.

Newsweek reached out to Schumer's office for comment via email.

Why It Matters

Democratic voters across the country have become increasingly frustrated with what they view as a feeble response from congressional leaders to President Donald Trump 's agenda amid his second term in office. Democrats in Congress lack a majority in the House and Senate , limiting their ability to block his agenda from passing, but voters have pushed for stronger action from elected officials.

Schumer faced a tsunami of Democratic backlash in March after he declined to block a Republican-l

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