House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently commended Democrats for their efforts in securing government funding and advocating for the American people. The House successfully passed a spending package to avert a shutdown, with Democrats rallying behind the bill to extend government funding into March.
Jeffries, in a show of unity, refrained from instructing Democratic members to oppose the GOP bill, despite some internal objections. Following the bill's passage, Jeffries highlighted key provisions, such as a bipartisan disaster aid package and allocations for child care, as significant wins for the party.
Emphasizing the impact of their actions, Jeffries stated that House Democrats effectively thwarted extreme MAGA Republicans from jeopardizing the government, economy, and the livelihoods of working-class Americans nationwide. He also lauded the party's success in preventing a debt limit increase, asserting that Democrats prevented a proposed $4 trillion debt ceiling suspension sought by the 'billionaire boys club.'
Notably, the bill did not address the debt ceiling issue, following demands from President-elect Donald Trump and his allies, including tech mogul Elon Musk, during negotiations the day prior. Jeffries hailed the bill's passage as a triumph for the American populace, underscoring that there are ongoing battles to be fought in the upcoming year, particularly as the GOP assumes control of both chambers.
