Three Democratic members of Congress from San Diego called on their Republican colleagues to negotiate but acknowledged that a government shutdown is likely at midnight.

Earlier this month Republicans in the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Nov. 21. If not passed by the Senate on Tuesday evening, the government will shut down.

At issue is whether to extend tax credits that make Obamacare cheaper for an estimated 22 million Americans — including more than 100,000 in the San Diego area.

“Democrats are ready, willing and able to reach a bipartisan agreement that could keep the government open at a lower heath care cost for Americans,” said Rep. Scott Peters, who represents coastal San Diego County.

But Peters said Republican mem

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