Senate Republicans strike down Democratic proposal to fully fund Snap
Democratic leaders decry ‘unbelievably cruel’ move, saying ‘Trump is using food as a weapon’ during shutdownSenate Republicans shot down a Democratic-led attempt to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) benefits on Monday during the government shutdown – a move that...
<p>Democratic leaders decry ‘unbelievably cruel’ move, saying ‘Trump is using food as a weapon’ during shutdown</p><p>Senate Republicans shot down a Democratic-led attempt to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) benefits on Monday during the government shutdown – a move that heightens uncertainty for the 42 million Americans participating in the country’s biggest anti-hunger program.</p><p>Jeff Merkley, a Democratic senator, and Chuck Schumer, the Senate Democratic leader, attempted to pass a <a href="https://www.merkley.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/Merkley-Schumer-SNAP-Resolution.pdf">resolution</a> via unanimous consent that would have forced the Department of Agriculture to fund Snap benefits for the month of November.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/03/senate-republicans-snap-funds-resolution">Continue reading...</a>
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