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Jeffries warned Republicans they could not count on Democratic votes and told the Speaker his caucus would not fast-track the bill.

Live updates: Trump administration news on the Epstein files, government shutdown
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House Democrats expressed differing views on a government funding package that had passed the Senate, while Hakeem Jeffries said his caucus would not agree to fast-track it. The House vote remained uncertain as the bill faced a procedural hurdle and Speaker Mike Johnson had little room for Republican defections.

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House Minority Leader opposing a fast-track agreement on the funding bill

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Representative who voiced support for the funding package

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House Passes Funding Deal Jeffries Opposed, Ending Partial Shutdown

The House considered a federal funding package that included a short-term Homeland Security extension, while Jeffries called for immigration-enforcement changes as Democrats debated whether to support it. Center outlets focus on the negotiations over reforms and the funding extension, presenting Jeffries as withholding support while pressing for changes. Right-leaning outlets emphasize that the House passed the package and 21 Democrats voted for it despite Jeffries’ opposition, with some also highlighting criticism of him.

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