The Issue

Federal government funding runs out on September 30 — setting up a massive monthlong sprint to pass a budget and avert a government shutdown.

But unlike the recent reconciliation showdown, when Republicans rammed their Big Ugly Bill through with a bare majority, the GOP needs to earn Democrats’ votes to pass a funding bill this time. That means Democrats have significant power to shape government funding and stop Trump’s cuts and chaos!

Lawmakers on both sides need to hear our expectations early and often, and to make sure they do, we’re going to ask that you call your senators in just a moment. But first, let’s make what we’re asking crystal clear:

TELL DEMOCRATS: We need courage, not cowardice! You must call on Leader Schumer to FIGHT LIKE HELL and lead a unified Democratic front.

Before the Schumer Surrender in March, your senator(s) and most other Democrats were willing to do whatever it took to block Trump’s far-right funding plan — but Schumer and nine weak-willed Dems gave in and divided the party.

This time, Schumer must say early, often, and loudly that Democrats WILL NOT SURRENDER ONE VOTE for a budget that funds Trump’s chaos or locks in his healthcare cuts. We need you to contact Senate Democrats so they can publicly call on Schumer to make this pledge.

Call your Democratic senators now! Ask them to demand that Chuck Schumer publicly commit to actually fighting this time.

Who to Call or Email

The Script

My name is ______ and I’m calling from ________. With the federal government funding running out on September 30th, it is vitally important that Democrats present a unified force against the Republican agenda that is supporting Trump’s fascist regime. I urge [Senator Padilla | Senator Schiff | Congressman Huffman] to vote agains any budget that does not restore the vital public services stripped in the last bill such as Medicaid and Stamp. Further, [Senator Padilla | Senator Schiff | Congressman Huffman] should lobby their Democratic colleagues to pressure Senator Schumer to not back down this time. With all the damage our government is doing right now, it would cause less damage to shut it down completely, than to give into the Republicans again. Schumer must come out now with no ambiguity and state that the Democrats will be unified in their opposition.