Senate Democrats must use every tool at their disposal to fight back

Donald Trump’s illegal funding freeze is dismantling the Constitution, creating chaos for millions of Americans, and throwing essential programs into uncertainty. This isn’t just a policy disagreement—it’s a test of presidential overreach and an assault on democracy itself. I’m urging you to take bold, uncompromising action to stop this power grab. Specifically, I ask you to: 1 Oppose All Nominees.Refuse to advance any presidential nominees until this freeze is reversed. This will send a clear message that the Senate will not conduct business as usual while Trump undermines the Constitution. 2 Reject Unanimous Consent Requests. Deny any requests for Unanimous Consent, which are often used to expedite Senate procedures. By rejecting these requests, you can slow down Senate business and apply pressure to end this freeze. 3 Vote NO on All Cloture and Procedural Votes.Stand firm by voting against Cloture motions, Motions to Proceed, or any other procedural votes that allow Senate business to move forward. This will effectively block Trump’s ability to proceed with his agenda while his freeze remains in place. 4 Request Quorum Calls at Every Opportunity. Force Quorum Calls to require senators to be present on the floor to conduct business. This will create additional roadblocks to normal Senate operations and increase visibility of the fight against this unconstitutional action. Additionally, I urge you to: Refuse to Negotiate. Do not engage in funding or debt ceiling talks while Trump’s freeze remains in place. Negotiating under these conditions legitimizes this power grab. Sound the Alarm. Take this fight to the public. Speak out on TV, in town halls, and on social media to ensure Americans understand the stakes of this moment. Back Legal Challenges. Support lawsuits challenging this freeze. File amicus briefs, amplify these cases, and make it clear this isn’t just morally wrong—it’s illegal. Millions of lives are at risk, and so is the balance of power that protects our democracy. Please act with the urgency this moment demands. Thank you for your leadership.