House Democrats are exerting pressure for a last-minute vote on a four-week stopgap funding bill as a counter to House Speaker Mike Johnson's six-month proposal. Despite Johnson's bill passing the House with nearly unanimous Democratic opposition, Senate Democrats are hesitant to support it, with at least some indicating they will push for amendments. The Democratic leaders urged Republicans to collaborate on a bipartisan short-term solution to avert a government shutdown, emphasizing the need for responsible long-term spending measures to avoid unilateral cuts.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Clark and Democratic caucus chair Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) said Wednesday in a joint statement they would "strongly support" a four-week stopgap bill.
Rep. Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) said at House Democrats' retreat that the party's message to the Senate is, "stand with us."
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) told reporters that Democrats are pressing for opportunities to amend the bill. "There are not the votes right now to pass it," he said.
House Democrats have demanded that any longer-term spending measure include language that constrains DOGE's ability to cut congressionally authorized spending.
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