Rep. Greg Meeks, a close ally of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, expressed his opposition to providing Democratic votes for Johnson's redrafted spending bill. Meeks emphasized that the deal was negotiated in good faith and believes that the agreed-upon terms should be upheld without further alterations.
Meeks stated, 'No, I think we negotiated the deal in good faith. We negotiated. That should be the bill that goes over to the Senate.' He further criticized the idea of supporting the redrafted bill, labeling it as 'madness' and lacking in coherence.
Meeks' stance is echoed by several other Democratic lawmakers who have indicated their reluctance to support the revised plan. At least six Democratic representatives have expressed skepticism about backing the proposed changes.
Ultimately, the decision on whether Democrats will support the redrafted spending bill rests with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries openly criticized the plan, referring to it as 'laughable' and associating it with figures like Trump and Musk.
The opposition within the Democratic Party highlights the internal divisions and differing perspectives on the proposed changes to the spending bill. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the party leadership will navigate these conflicting opinions and determine the course of action regarding Johnson's redrafted proposal.
