The Senate minority leader discusses the backlash to his vote on the Republican spending bill, how he sees his role within the party and his new book.

Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada were among the first Democrats to publicly back the Republican funding bill, arguing that a shutdown would only strengthen Trump’s hand. They were joined by six more Democrats—Dick Durbin of Illinois,

President Donald Trump signed a funding bill to avoid a government shutdown for next six months on Saturday. Trump signed the Republican-backed funding bill, which will increase defense spending by $6 billion,