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House Democrats once again left complaining about a Senate spending deal

Jeffries said he would not commit Democrats to the fast-track vote and discussed the DHS funding timeline with Schumer.

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

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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

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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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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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