Sen. Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzLoeffler calls for hearing in wake of Netflix's 'Cuties' Health care in the crosshairs with new Trump Supreme Court list 'Parks and Rec' cast members hosting special reunion to raise money for Wisconsin Democrats MORE (R-Texas) is warning that Democrats could prompt a shutdown with less than two weeks until the government funding deadline.

Cruz said that while he "very much" hoped lawmakers could clench a deal, Democrats are under pressure to oppose any agreement.

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He added that the party's base is currently demanding that Senate Democrats "engage in across-the-board obstruction" to anything proposed by Republicans or President Trump.