Home Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries wouldn’t say if he was dissatisfied within the eight Senate Democrats who voted with Republicans to advance the Senate funding plan when pressed by ABC’s Jay O’Brien.
“I’m centered on the American folks,” he stated in a gaggle within the Capitol. “This can be a actual challenge. Does anybody not suppose well being care is an actual challenge for the American folks? And we’re in the course of this combat proper now.”
“We’re centered on attempting to ship what we will ship and that ought to embrace extending the Inexpensive Care Act subsidies,” he added.
He stated he expects all Home Democrats to make it again in time for a vote within the Home and wouldn’t say if management is whipping members towards the funding invoice.
Home Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries speaks throughout a information convention on the U.S. Capitol on November 6, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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When pressed if the shutdown was worthwhile, Jeffries stated “on the finish of the day the combat lives on.”
Jeffries stated Home Democrats are contemplating a discharge petition associated to the Obamacare subsidies however declined to offer specifics on the plan.
“Keep tuned,” he stated.
This comes as Speaker Mike Johnson refused to decide to holding a vote on the ACA subsidies.
A discharge petition would require 218 signatures to drive a vote within the Home. There are a number of Home Republicans who’ve advocated for a one-year extension of the ACA tax credit. It’s unlikely Johnson would help this effort.
-ABC Information’ Lauren Peller
