Six Democrats have broken ranks with their party to support a bill reopening the federal government, which passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The bill, however, did not meet the concerns of most Democratic lawmakers who oppose it due to insufficient health care provisions.
A total of six Democrats voted in favor of the bill: Jared Golden from Maine, Adam Gray from California, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez from Washington, Don Davis from North Carolina, Henry Cuellar from Texas, and Tom Suozzi from New York. These Democratic representatives were able to overcome their party's opposition after months of disagreement over Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that are set to expire at the end of the year.
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has led to significant disruptions for millions of Americans, including flight delays and cancellations due to air traffic control shortages, as well as impact on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The Senate had previously advanced a similar bill but with limited health care provisions.
Many Democratic lawmakers continue to express dissatisfaction with the deal reached in the Senate, citing concerns that it does not sufficiently address their health care priorities. In contrast, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Democrats will "strongly oppose" the bill due to its failure to decisively address the Republican healthcare crisis.
The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Donald Trump on Wednesday night and would fund the government until January 30. Despite this development, concerns about health care remain a sticking point for many Democrats, leaving it unclear whether they will continue to back the party's efforts in the coming days.
A total of six Democrats voted in favor of the bill: Jared Golden from Maine, Adam Gray from California, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez from Washington, Don Davis from North Carolina, Henry Cuellar from Texas, and Tom Suozzi from New York. These Democratic representatives were able to overcome their party's opposition after months of disagreement over Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that are set to expire at the end of the year.
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has led to significant disruptions for millions of Americans, including flight delays and cancellations due to air traffic control shortages, as well as impact on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The Senate had previously advanced a similar bill but with limited health care provisions.
Many Democratic lawmakers continue to express dissatisfaction with the deal reached in the Senate, citing concerns that it does not sufficiently address their health care priorities. In contrast, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Democrats will "strongly oppose" the bill due to its failure to decisively address the Republican healthcare crisis.
The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Donald Trump on Wednesday night and would fund the government until January 30. Despite this development, concerns about health care remain a sticking point for many Democrats, leaving it unclear whether they will continue to back the party's efforts in the coming days.
...like what about healthcare tho? 
it seems like they were just trying to avoid another shutdown 
, but at what cost? 
i guess its good that something got passed, but whats the point if its still gonna be a partial victory for republicans 
?
I mean, we all know how messed up our system is and how hard it is to get a decent doctor or affordable meds. It's like, come on guys, can't you just agree to do something to help people out? 
Still, I guess it's better than nothing. A total of six Democrats voting for this bill means there are still some who genuinely care about helping the average joe. And honestly, the shutdown has already caused enough chaos - I don't want to see more poor people struggling because of politics... 
. They should've stood strong with their party and refused to back down on their health care priorities 
. Now the people are gonna suffer because of their "compromise" 
?
...I mean, theres still plenty of folks out there who are really struggling without these benefits so I guess we'll just have to keep an eye on this situation 
I mean, six out of seven Democrats can't agree on healthcare provisions? That's crazy! And what really gets me is that this shutdown has affected so many people's lives already... flights cancelled, food assistance programs disrupted... it's all about making headlines instead of doing the right thing for the American people 
. I guess we'll just have to wait and see if they actually follow through on their word this time 
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. Anyone else think this bill is gonna tank now that it's been watered down? And btw, Hakeem Jeffries is lowkey a hero for speakin truth to power 
. btw, when's the next gov shutdown gonna happen? 