After a weeks-long match of tug-of-war it seems that Senate Democrats are ready to roll over and pass a Republican-led funding bill full of President Donald Trump’s most coveted policies. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer very publicly wrestled with the implications of his obstruction or acquiescence before caving on Thursday evening.

WASHINGTON ― Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced on Thursday that he would vote to advance Republican legislation funding the government, likely easing the way for the bill’s passage as early as Friday.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced during a floor speech Thursday evening that he will vote to advance the stopgap spending bill that must become law before Friday at midnight to avoid a partial government shutdown.