Jeffries Vows to Oppose Deal To Reopen Govt. Amid ‘Schumer Shutdown’

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Monday he will oppose a Republican-sponsored spending bill aimed at reopening the federal government, setting the stage for another partisan clash as the shutdown enters its second month.

The legislation, which passed the Senate late Sunday by a 60–40 vote with bipartisan support, was expected to pave the way toward ending the shutdown that began on November 1.

Jeffries, however, said House Democrats would not support the measure, contending that it does not adequately address key Democratic policy goals.

The bill will still likely pass in the House given that Republicans have a majority. Assuming it passes the House, it will then go to President Donald Trump’s desk for signature.

That said, Jeffries on Monday expressed support for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), backing his Senate counterpart as left-wing extremist Democrats voiced growing frustration over the compromise agreement to end the government shutdown.

“Yes and yes,” Jeffries told reporters when he was asked if Schumer has been an effective Democratic leader in the Senate and if he should retain his position.

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