“I would shut it down over this issue,” Mr. Trump said as he demanded an immigration deal on his terms. He mused on Twitter last year that the country “needs a good ‘shutdown,’” a suggestion Democrats did not forget. This time, Senate Democrats have shown no appetite to force a shutdown. Mr. McConnell has promised a free and open debate, with senators allowed to offer amendments to whatever measure is brought to the floor. House Republicans were hoping to pressure Senate Democrats to go along or face harsh political consequences.

Source: New York Times February 06, 2018 17:47 UTC