House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has reopened negotiations with Speaker Mike Johnson over a government funding deal, just hours before the government is set to shut down at midnight Friday. This move comes after Jeffries and Johnson failed to reach an agreement earlier in the week.
The talks were restarted due to opposition from House Democrats, who voted almost unanimously against a revised bill proposed by Johnson. The party felt that Johnson did not consult with Jeffries on the new measure, leading to widespread criticism.
In a closed-door caucus meeting, Jeffries told his members that he is working hard to resolve the impasse and get an agreement in place. He emphasized the importance of bipartisan unity and values, and credited the party’s unity on Thursday’s vote for forcing Johnson back into negotiations. With the talks reopened, lawmakers are hopeful that a deal can be reached before the government shutdown occurs.
Source: https://www.axios.com/2024/12/20/johnson-reengages-with-dems-after-failed-plan-b