Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Friday criticized his fellow Democrats for repeatedly voting against legislation to reopen the government — a move that has put aid programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at risk.

Democrats have held firm to their demands for an extension of health care subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in exchange for support on the GOP-led continuing resolution. Now, 32 days since funding lapsed, frustrations are growing on both sides of the aisle.

“Americans are not leverage," Fetterman told CNN’s Manu Raju, a day before SNAP benefits were set to lapse. "This is not some sh---y gameshow about who’s winning or whatever."

“It’s just like, we have to be better than this and just open this up," he added.

The Pennsylvania senator —

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