WASHINGTON () Two House Democrats have suggested Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., step down from leadership during a raucous town hall Tuesday following Schumer’s vote in support of a GOP government funding measure last week.

“I respect Chuck Schumer. I think he had a great, long-standing career,” Maryland Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey told constituents at a forum in his district. “But I’m afraid it may be time for Senate Democrats to choose a new leader.”

At a town hall, Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., was asked directly if Schumer should be replaced and answered, “Yes.” Her office later added, “Rep. Ramirez believes it is important the Democrats listen to their constituents and center working people.”

Meanwhile, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, suggested over the weekend that Senate Democrats should reconsider Schumer’s role, saying, “Younger, fresher leadership may be something many Americans are looking for, especially in New York.”

Last week, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., shaded Schumer over the vote in a statement, calling on Democrats “to fight back for a better way.”

Schumer is postponing several scheduled events this week to promote his new book after some liberal groups had planned to stage protests.

Risa Heller, a representative for Schumer’s book, said the tour would be rescheduled “due to security concerns.” Appearances in Baltimore, D.C. and other cities have already been postponed.

Despite avoiding public appearances, Schumer remains a prominent fixture on television, making several cable news appearances and a sit-down with “The View.”

Schumer defended his vote and his spot atop the Senate Democratic caucus, maintaining Tuesday that he has no plans of stepping aside anytime soon.

Schumer was defiant when pressed about the vote and his standing, saying that he knew he’d take flak but still thought he made the right decision.

“We would have had half the federal government we have right now,” Schumer told “CBS Mornings,” pointing to what he believed would be a hollowing out during a shutdown. “I thought I did the thing a leader should do. Even when people don’t see the danger around the curve, my job was to alert people to it, and I knew I’d get some bullets.”

“I’m the best leader for the Senate,” Schumer continued. “I am the best at winning Senate seats. I’ve done it in 2005. Just in 2020, no one thought we’d take back the Senate. Under my leadership, we took it.”

The Democrats lost control of the Senate in 2024.

When pressed by host Gayle King if he had plans of stepping aside, Schumer shot them down.

“No, no,” he said. “We’re moving forward. Hakeem and I have a plan,” he added, referring to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York.

affiliate The Hill and The Associated Press contributed to this report.