As the White House and Senate Democrats try to strike a deal to keep the government open, some Republicans are starting to stiffen their spines. Seven Senate Republicans defected from GOP leaders on a procedural vote on Thursday, a similar total to other recent spending bills. I’m not going to support something like this,” said Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. “I don’t support this idea. Schumer wants a short-term bill and then a bipartisan deal on reforms to immigration enforcement, including warrant requirements and ending masked officers. “I’ll let the White House speak for themselves, but there have been very constructive discussions and conversations I’ve been a part of.