In a contentious move, Senate Republicans rejected a Democratic-led attempt to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Monday, exacerbating the uncertainty for the 42 million Americans who rely on the country’s largest anti-hunger program. The effort to secure funding for SNAP benefits came after the program’s monies dried up over the weekend due to the ongoing government shutdown.
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Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, along with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, sought to pass a resolution via unanimous consent that would have compelled the Department of Agriculture to fund SNAP benefits for the month of November. However, Senate Republicans blocked the resolution, leading to a stalemate that leaves millions of vulnerable Americans at risk of food insecurity.
The move by Senate Republicans has drawn sharp criticism from Democratic leaders, who have characterized it as “unbelievably cruel” and accused the Trump administration of using food as a weapon during the shutdown. The failure to secure funding for SNAP benefits underscores the deep partisan divide in Congress and the ongoing challenges faced by low-income individuals and families.
While Republicans have not provided a detailed explanation for blocking the resolution, the decision has sparked outrage among advocacy groups and lawmakers who are calling for immediate action to address the pressing needs of SNAP recipients. The situation has highlighted the critical importance of SNAP in providing essential food assistance to millions of Americans, particularly during times of economic hardship and crisis.
As the debate over SNAP funding continues, it remains to be seen how Congress will navigate the impasse and ensure that vulnerable individuals and families receive the support they need to put food on the table. The fate of SNAP benefits hangs in the balance, with millions of Americans depending on swift and decisive action from lawmakers to address this urgent issue.
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References:
1. The Hill: [Senate GOP blocks Dem effort to fund SNAP](https://thehill.com/homenews/5587414-senate-gop-blocks-dem-effort-fund-snap/)
2. The Guardian: [Senate Republicans strike down Democratic proposal to fully fund SNAP](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/03/senate-republicans-snap-funds-resolution)
3. Politico: [Barrasso shoots down new Democrat-led resolution to fully fund SNAP](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxPTTEyT0NsSFh3ajY0bU50M2h2ZlhCYWYzREpRS2ZHcWZsc1dFei05S0UwMVZBWXBGZUZVMmJCOWc0SUFpTjlEekIzdmRLQzdOSWJ6T1gzaFVWZTlzNUF0OS1CVFRlVnlMS3ZtNVJxNXY4cmRIVS1jN0dpb19icDZOdkNqNU9pRDNkLWdHeTFDVE9mam9YOFppN3Z4MWlwSTRmUllMV2MzTURoc1RpS3BQOGQ3ckJqQU16N0E?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
4. CBS News: [How Republicans can make health care affordable](https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/5587362-healthcare-fraud-waste-reform/)
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