The Republicans could have simply walked out and said no more spending period! If the demorats want to spend more of America’s hard earned tax dollars, they will have to cut the size of this out of control government!
There is a reason why ALL spending bills must originate in the House of Representatives! The Republican (RINO’s) have more power in there hands then they want to recognize, but, because they can't set aside there [pride] and make the hard decisions, America ends up with these kinds of dog and pony shows!
Watch the next one coming, already being called the “next crises” by the old media, ginning up the electorate to pressure the RINO’s into giving Brakaclause another three (3) trillion dollars to give to the moochers instead of the Republicans just saying “NO!”
THEIR pride . . . my bad!
If the repubs walked out try to fathom the media dogs and what they could do to further destroy all opposition to the RAT party/ aka socialist/communist/fascist. I believe that the Rats hoped that something like a walkout was considered and some even hoped for.