Eight Democrats Betray Party by Voting for Shutdown Compromise with Republicans

Eight Democratic Senators voted with Republicans on a shutdown deal in the Senate, sparking immediate backlash from their own party members who felt betrayed by the vote. The lawmakers, representing five swing states, supported compromise legislation that allowed the Senate to move forward on a spending bill without a formal shutdown. Their decision was seen as a significant departure from the party's traditional stance against Republican-backed measures. The vote has raised questions about the unity and cohesion of the Democratic Party.