House Republicans are regrouping after President-elect Donald Trump expressed opposition to their end-of-year spending deal. Meanwhile, Senate Democrats are standing firm on the agreement they reached and are prepared to move forward with a vote.
Following a Senate Democratic caucus, Senator Chris Coons reiterated Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's stance that they have a deal in place and intend to uphold it. Senator Brian Schatz emphasized the importance of honoring the agreement, urging all parties to adhere to the terms.
The situation unfolded rapidly, with lawmakers facing a critical juncture as they prepared to adjourn for the holidays. Democratic Whip Dick Durbin emphasized the need for a vote on the existing agreement to proceed with the planned course of action.
On the House side, Democratic leadership convened earlier to discuss the developments. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a statement urging Republicans to respect the agreement that was painstakingly negotiated and finalized the previous night.
