Senate Democrats are increasingly at odds over how a monthlong government shutdown will end, with the ideological purity of progressive members clashing with centrists who want to reach a compromise.

The caucus spent well over two hours debating the menu of options before them as the lapse in funding stretched into its sixth week, using a Tuesday lunch to air out their disagreements and forge a path forward.

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“We had a very good caucus and we’re exploring all the options,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) told reporters on Tuesday afternoon.

Sen. Gary Peters (D-

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