Add your name: Thank Democrats for holding the line against Republican obstruction

Democrats who oppose the fourth continuing resolution

Republicans are choosing to shutdown the federal government instead of addressing critical priorities that have broad bipartisan support—the Dream Act, children's health insurance (CHIP), and disaster relief.

CHIP funding ran out in September. Donald Trump rescinded DACA in September. Parts of Puerto Rico still don't have electricity and their Medicaid funding is almost gone. Each of these priorities should have been addressed months ago. This is the fourth time Republicans have tried to kick the can down the road. Their incompetence has real consequences.

Democrats have repeatedly held up their end of the deal by piecing together bipartisan compromises in both the House and the Senate—they have even made concessions their base opposes in order to avert a shutdown. Conversely, Mitch McConnell, Paul Ryan and Donald Trump have continued to negotiate in bad faith and refuse to bring the bipartisan legislation to the floor. Their refusal to compromise isn’t governance—it’s reckless obstruction at the expense of this country.

Enough is enough. No one wants a shutdown. There are bipartisan agreements on the table to avert one. Republicans control the House, Senate and White House. If they can pass a historically unpopular, trillion dollar tax cut for their donors, they can definitely pass bipartisan legislation now.

Send a message to Democrats in Congress: Thank you for holding the line. Please stay strong. I have your back.
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To: Democrats who oppose the fourth continuing resolution
From: [Your Name]

Thank you for holding the line. You are our best hope of ensuring popular legislation like DACA, CHIP and disaster relief are finally passed. No one wants a shutdown and it's time for Republicans to also make concessions. Stay strong. I'll have your back.