Democratic Congresswoman Says Republicans Will Bear Responsibility If Government Funding ExpiresMichigan Democratic Rep. Debbie DingellDemocratic Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell stated unequivocally on MSNBC’s “The Weekend” that Republicans would be responsible if the government shuts down. With any funding bill requiring 60 votes in the Senate, Democratic support is essential. “The president has not met with the Democratic leaders since he became president,” Dingell said. The big blank bill, I’ll behave on TV, has ripped health care away from millions of Americans,” Dingell said. The looming Monday meeting between President Trump and the top four congressional leaders will be a crucial final opportunity to bridge the divide before the deadline.