‘Hell no’: House Dems erupt over GOP spending deal
House Democrats are pushing back against the latest spending plan put forth by Speaker Mike Johnson, calling it “not serious” and “laughable.” Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the proposal, accusing extreme MAGA Republicans of driving the government towards a shutdown.
Rep. Richard Neal signaled that Democratic leadership would urge members to vote against the deal, while Rep. Jamie Raskin expressed frustration over the collapse of the previous agreement due to opposition from conservatives, including input from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
The new continuing resolution (CR) would extend current government funding levels for three months and suspend the debt limit for two years, a demand from President-elect Trump. However, the bill faced criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, with some conservatives opposed to increasing the debt without spending restraints.
Despite Trump’s endorsement of the deal, House GOP leaders, including Rep. Chip Roy, voiced their disapproval. The bill also includes aid for farmers and disaster relief funding for those affected by recent storms, but lacks certain health care provisions and reforms to the Pharmacy Benefit Managers system.
The legislative text of the bill, significantly shorter than the original proposal, was released after intense negotiations and opposition from various factions within Congress. With the threat of a government shutdown looming, lawmakers must navigate a complex political landscape to pass a spending plan that satisfies all parties involved.
As discussions continue and tensions rise, the fate of the spending bill remains uncertain. House Democrats and Republicans must find common ground to prevent a government shutdown and address critical issues facing the country. The path forward is unclear, but both parties must work together to reach a compromise that serves the best interests of the American people.
