Several members signaled optimism on Sunday afternoon, but it remained to be seen if they could nudge Mr. Schumer and Mr. McConnell to reach an agreement. Leaders from both parties quickly dismissed the idea, but Democrats wasted no time in pointing the finger back at Mr. Trump. Mr. Schumer’s 11th-hour negotiations with Mr. Trump on Friday have proved to be a focal point for both parties as they have cast blame. Any deal would most likely need the support of at least a dozen Senate Democrats, since the chamber’s procedural rules require 60 votes. Advertisement Continue reading the main story“This is solely done by the Senate Democrats,” Mr. Ryan said on CBS’s “Face the Nation.” “It’s absolutely meaningless.

Source: New York Times January 21, 2018 17:43 UTC