Schumer, 74, is not up for re-election until 2028, which would mark the 30th anniversary of his initial election to the Senate following 18 years in the House.

Democrats were stuck between two choices they despised: Vote for a funding bill that reflects Republican spending priorities and will give Trump and his allies more leeway to dismantle the federal government, or shut the government down by denying their vote and risk facing political backlash and blame.