8 Democrats voted with Republicans on a shutdown deal. Here's what they've said about why

8 Democrats voted with Republicans on a shutdown deal. Here’s what they’ve said about why Politics Nov 10, 2025 4:13 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic senators — eight in total — faced almost instant blowback from members of their own party as they voted to allow the Senate to move forward on compromise legislation that would reopen the government.

Their decision Sunday night was labeled a “betrayal” and “pathetic” by some of the most prominent voices in the Democratic Party.

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“To my mind, this was a very, very bad vote,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent who caucuses with Democrats.

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