The New York congresswoman said it was "unthinkable" for Senate Democrats to hand away leverage on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security.

WASHINGTON—The leader of Senate Democrats moved to take the threat of a government shutdown off the table, following a grueling intraparty fight in which lawmakers struggled with how best to resist President Trump’s fast-paced efforts to slim down federal agencies.

Chuck Schumer is under pressure to unite Senate Democrats as his party agonizes over whether to trigger a shutdown in less than 36 hours, or side with the president.