Frustration among Democrats on Capitol Hill is mounting after eight moderate senators broke ranks to support a Republican-led bill aimed at reopening the government without concessions on expiring health care subsidies.

The measure — a short-term funding bill — passed despite Democratic demands for an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits to prevent steep health insurance cost increases next year.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who opposed the bill, urged Democrats to “not give up the fight.” But his inability to stop eight members of his own party from backing the measure has fueled discontent within Democratic ranks.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is pressing Democrats in his chamber not to vote to advance the bill. He warned that the ACA subsidies, set to expire

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