As another commentor noted, this is a matter of precedence for the Democrats. Trump has refused to accept continuing resolution proposals unless they include a

As another commentor noted, this is a matter of precedence for the Democrats. Trump has refused to accept continuing resolution proposals unless they include a down payment on the wall [1] - these proposals continue prior funding while the budget is discussed, alleviating the shutdown. [1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/the-latest-2-dozen-house-dems-watch-senate-shutdown-vote/2019/01/24/22637934-2021-11e9-a759-2b8541bbbe20_story.html?noredirect=on https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/the-latest-2-dozen-h...