Not really, because it doesn't matter which way those 5 republicans vote if the democrats don't give 9 votes.

So how many Republican votes do they have right now?

But what if 9 Democrats are willing to vote for the bill but those 5 Republicans still refuse?

Checkmate atheist.

Then the republicans would be responsible for keeping the government shut down.

So.... what you're saying is..... it's both....

i'm gonna guess you also held democrats accountable for the ted cruz shutdown

what part of "if" didn't they teach you

Yeah. So if either side doesnt get their guys on board it won't pass.

That means both Jay Jr.

If either or both sides don't get their guys on board with keeping the government open on a bill without demands, then either or both sides are responsible
Right now the republicans are on board and the democrats aren't.

I mean this is not hard logic to follow;


In 2013, the republicans shut down the government and held it hostage with a policy demand. The democrats were willing to keep the government running without any demands, the republicans weren't, hence the tea partiers were responsible

That persecution complex though...

It must suck to believe everyone is out to get you.