1. United States
2. Conn.
3. Letter

Democrats must reject the proposed continuing resolution and vote against cloture. The House-passed measure increases defense funding while cutting non-defense spending below current levels, prompting opposition from Democrats who decry reductions to medical research, housing programs, and local D.C. government spending. Republicans did not collaborate with Democrats in crafting this partisan legislation, ignoring Democratic input and amendments. The funding bill represents an uncompromising GOP plan that fails to address key national priorities according to the minority party.