The confidence is especially noteworthy given that Schumer has yet to detail his plans. Many lawmakers in both parties are privately predicting that some sort of deal will be reached in which Senate Democrats get amendment votes in return for allowing the House-passed “continuing resolution” to advance and ultimately pass.

Democrats and Republicans, who hold the majority, are in a bitter power struggle as work to avoid a government shutdown. Democrats fear President Trump is exercising too much power when it comes to U.