Senate Democrats are taking a moment after Tuesday night's resounding off-year wins before making any firm moves to reopen the government. Why it matters: Victory is emboldening the party's hardliners.

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A group of centrist Senate Democrats are sounding out Democratic colleagues on a potential deal to reopen the federal government this week or next week, but they’re getting strong pushback that

After meeting with Trump, some Republican senators appear more open to nuking the 60-vote filibuster rule. But GOP Leader John Thune says, "It's just not happening."

Tom Emmer accused Chuck Schumer of siding with the "pro-terrorist wing" of their party during the ongoing government shutdown.

Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized Democratic Party leadership for lack of support in key races as political tensions rise within the party following recent elections.

Some of the most prominent liberals in Congress are seething at an emerging deal to end the 35-day funding stalemate without a clear win for their party, showcasing a massive splinter within the Democratic Party that will soon be on full display.

Congressional Democrats, fresh off multiple election night victories, are demanding that Republicans meet them at the negotiating table to end the record-breaking government shutdown. Democrats are seeking to build on the momentum from both last night’s wins and comments from President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning,