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House Democrats once again left complaining about a Senate spending deal

Schumer defended the negotiations and said he and Jeffries had discussed limiting the length of the DHS funding extension.

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A Senate-brokered spending deal left House Democrats divided over temporary funding for the Department of Homeland Security and frustrated about their role in negotiations. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer described different aspects of their discussions as the package headed toward a House vote.

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Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate Democratic leader who negotiated the funding deal with Trump and discussed its DHS timeline with Jeffries

PRIMARY SUBJECT

House Democratic leader involved in discussions over the funding deal and the House vote process

Jeffries's version of this story ↗

Representative criticizing Senate Democrats’ approach to the deal

Representative calling for House members to be included in immigration enforcement negotiations

Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

Speaker who considered a fast-track process for the spending package

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who negotiated the spending agreement with Schumer

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who negotiated the bill with Schumer

Jim McGovern
D · MA-2

Representative who said he would oppose the funding bill

Pete Aguilar
D · CA-33

House Democratic Caucus chair commenting on consultation and divisions over the deal

Ted Lieu
D · CA-36

Representative who had not decided how to vote on the funding bill

Representative who said she would support the funding bill

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Senate Approves Funding Package After Deal With Schumer

Outlets describe Schumer as involved in negotiations over a Senate funding package that still required House action. Center outlets focus on House Democrats' frustration with their role in negotiations and differing accounts from Schumer and Jeffries. Right-leaning outlets describe the funding agreement while emphasizing political risks for Schumer and opposition from the party's left.

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