Congressional Democratic leadership sent a warning shot to Republicans on Monday saying it would be the "height of irresponsibility and political cynicism" if they reject a plan to end the 10-day government shutdown.



House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Nancy PelosiPelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' On The Money: Anxious Democrats push for vote on COVID-19 aid | Pelosi, Mnuchin ready to restart talks | Weekly jobless claims increase | Senate treads close to shutdown deadline Trump signs largely symbolic pre-existing conditions order amid lawsuit MORE (Calif.) and Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer Chuck SchumerPelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' 3 reasons why Biden is misreading the politics of court packing Cruz blocks amended resolution honoring Ginsburg over language about her dying wish MORE (N.Y.) urged Republicans to back their plan to fully reopen the government or risk being "complicit" in the partial shutdown.



“If Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans refuse to support the first bill, then they are complicit with President Trump Donald John TrumpSteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Trump 'no longer angry' at Romney because of Supreme Court stance MORE in continuing the Trump shutdown and in holding the health and safety of the American people and workers’ paychecks hostage over the wall," Pelosi and Schumer said in a joint statement.

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They added that if Senate Republicans vote against the dual approach offered by Democrats, after approving a seven-week stopgap bill by voice vote, it would "be the height of irresponsibility and political cynicism."

Democrats unveiled their spending package on Monday evening and are expected to force votes on the two bills on Thursday, when they gain control of the House. One bill would fund the Department of Homeland Security through Feb. 8. The second bill would merge funding through Sept. 30, the end of the 2019 fiscal year, for the remaining six appropriations bills.



But the package ran into immediate opposition from Senate Republicans and House conservatives.



Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellTrump 'no longer angry' at Romney because of Supreme Court stance On The Money: Anxious Democrats push for vote on COVID-19 aid | Pelosi, Mnuchin ready to restart talks | Weekly jobless claims increase | Senate treads close to shutdown deadline The Hill's Campaign Report: Trump faces backlash after not committing to peaceful transition of power MORE (R-Ky.) isn't expected to bring up a bill for a vote unless it has President Trump's endorsement. Meanwhile, Rep. Mark Meadows Mark Randall MeadowsAnxious Democrats amp up pressure for vote on COVID-19 aid Pelosi hopeful COVID-19 relief talks resume 'soon' The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - GOP closes ranks to fill SCOTUS vacancy by November MORE (R-N.C.), a close ally of Trump's, told The Hill that the Democratic plan was a non-starter.



"Several offers have been made both directly and indirectly to Democrats. All of the offers have been met with reluctance and disapproval. Democrats will give zero money for new border barrier construction and Republicans will not accept this position," Meadows told The Hill.



The back-and-forth comes as Washington is locked in a protracted fight over Trump's border wall.



Trump has demanded $5 billion for the wall, though lawmakers and administration officials have floated that they would accept half of that — roughly $2.5 billion. Democrats, however, are remaining firm at their cap of $1.3 billion for fencing.



Meanwhile, Trump has lashed out at Democrats through a string of tweets on social media. He said in a tweet on Monday that they were using a “ridiculous sound bite” to say that a wall “doesn’t work.”



“It does, and properly built, almost 100%! They say it’s old technology - but so is the wheel. They now say it is immoral- but it is far more immoral for people to be dying!,” he said.



In another tweet, Trump implored Democrats to return to Washington, saying that he was “in the Oval Office” and Democrats should “come back from vacation now.”

Talks between the White House and congressional Democrats have largely broken down since Congress missed the Dec. 21 deadline to prevent a shutdown that is impacting roughly a quarter of the government.

Pelosi and Schumer blasted Trump on Monday, saying he "sits in the White House and tweets, without offering any plan that can pass both chambers of Congress."