And while work is expected to continue in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, Oct. 1, there does not seem to be a compromise in sight — particularly when it comes to health care funding — to end the shutdown. Washington Democrats decided to play political games and shut our government down at the expense of the American people.”More responses to the shutdown from Southern California lawmakers:Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-San Bernardino: “America is facing dual health care and affordability crises that require immediate action. If they cared about the American people or the devastating impacts of a shutdown, they would have gotten serious about governing months ago. This is what the GOP stands for.”Rep. Derek Tran, D-Orange: “President Trump and Congressional Republicans have failed the American people and refused to deliver what hard-working families need to get ahead. Instead of focusing on an agenda to lower costs, improve health care and make our communities safer, Republicans put billionaires’ interest over everyday Americans.