Senate Republicans to go Ahead With Luxury Resort Fundraiser During Shutdown

Republican Senators to go Ahead With Luxury Golf Resort Fundraiser During Govt. Shutdown

Ahmad Austin Jr. Oct 3rd, 2025, 4:57 pm

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Republican lawmakers are reportedly split on the decision to attend a fundraiser at a luxury golf resort amid the contentious government shutdown.

The shutdown went into effect earlier this week after Congress failed to pass a new spending bill. Though Republicans control the House and the Senate, they’ve pointed the blame at the Democratic Party and accused it of wanting to spend money to provide healthcare to illegal immigrants. Democrats, on the other hand, have argued that the new bill will slash health coverage for U.S. citizens.

At the time of writing, the shutdown was expected to last until at least until Monday.

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