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Elon Musk Blames House Democrats For Failed Spending Bill

president-elect Donald Trump speaks with Elon Musk

Elon Musk criticized House Democrats for the failed spending bill, stating that the 'plan b' legislation was 'super fair' and 'simple,' yet only received the support of two Democrats in the chamber. The new spending deal, pushed for a vote by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., failed to pass the House with a 174-235 vote.

Only two Democrats voted in favor of the bill, as highlighted by Musk on Twitter. He attributed the shutdown responsibility to House minority leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., emphasizing the lack of Democratic support for the bill.

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