With a government shutdown deadline looming, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., expressed optimism on Monday about bipartisan negotiations but cautioned against inserting divisive measures into the funding package, The Hill reported.

As Congress faces a Dec. 20 deadline to avoid a government shutdown, Schumer voiced confidence in bipartisan progress but urged lawmakers to steer clear of contentious provisions.

“We need to keep divisive and unnecessary provisions out of any government funding extension, or else it will get harder to pass a [continuing resolution] in time,” he said, speaking from the Senate floor. “For now, I’m pleased negotiations are on the right track, and I thank the appropriators in both chambers for their good work.”

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