Democrats spot opening to kneecap GOP's budget plans [View all]

Feb 24, 2025 -
Politics & Policy


House Democrats want to hobble Republicans' efforts to pass wide-reaching fiscal policy legislation — and a key vote this week on a budget framework is emerging as a possible golden opportunity for them to do just that.

Why it matters: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is grappling with several potential defections on their side. With a razor-thin majority, unified Democratic opposition could cement the budget bill's demise.

But House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is dealing with the fact that some of their older and ailing members have regularly missed votes this year, and he will need to be at full strength to make his power felt.

Democratic leadership will also have to ensure their centrist members — prone to breaking ranks on key bills — are fully behind them this time.
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