The government shuts down on March 14 unless Congress passes a new spending bill.
Republicans need Democratic votes to pass anything, but instead of negotiating in good faith, they’re pushing for an MAGA continuing resolution (CR) that makes extreme cuts that will jeopardize Social Security, leave tens of thousands of families without homes or food, and slashes benefits to veterans.
To be clear, this isn’t a “clean” continuing resolution that would keep the government open while they negotiate, it’s a slush fund that gives Trump and Elon Musk even more power over federal spending. Instead of trying to rein in the Trump and Musk power grab, this CR legitimizes it.
Democrats cannot go along with this CR. They must use their leverage, hold the line, and publicly demand a government funding bill that:
- Rejects extreme funding cuts and MAGA poison pills attacking abortion rights, LGBTQ+ protections, and immigrant communities
- Includes real, ironclad protections to stop Trump and Musk from hijacking federal spending
Until Republicans agree to these terms, Democrats must not support anything beyond a clean, two-week continuing resolution—keeping the government open without giving Trump and Musk a blank check.
And while this Trump-Musk coup continues—while they illegally raid payment systems, try to shut down federal agencies, and fire federal workers—Senate Democrats must use every procedural tool (from blanket holds on nominees to blocking unanimous consent and weaponizing quorum calls) available to fight back and delay and defy the Trump agenda. This is not business as usual.
Fill out the form (considering adding a personal message!) to send an email to your Democratic representative now demanding they step up and fight.
The email to your Democratic representative:
Dear Representative,
Instead of working to avoid a government shutdown, Republicans are pushing a MAGA continuing resolution that puts Social Security, veteran benefits, and housing and food for thousands of families at risk. It not only allows, but legitimizes, Trump and Musk’s control over federal spending.
Please hold the line against this outrageous CR and publicly demand a government funding deal that:
- Rejects extreme funding cuts and MAGA poison pills attacking abortion rights, LGBTQ+ protections, and immigrant communities
- Includes real, ironclad protections to stop Trump and Musk from hijacking federal spending
Until Republicans agree to those terms, you must not support anything beyond a clean, two-week continuing resolution to keep the government running without letting Trump and Musk take control.
And while Trump and Musk continue their illegal takeover -- raiding federal payments, shutting down agencies, and purging civil servants -- House Democrats must fight back with every tool they have. That means holding accountability hearings, issuing subpoenas, and using every procedural tool possible to slow, expose, and block this power grab.
Can I count on you to hold the line?
Sincerely,
[Your name]