Summary
A small group of House Democrats are considering voting for a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which includes ICE funding. Their support would add bipartisan votes to the bill, which is already expected to pass with Republican backing. Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, oppose the bill due to ICE concerns.
Key Facts
- Some House Democrats plan to support a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
- The bill is expected to pass with or without these Democrats' votes, as Republicans are in favor.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposes the bill, citing issues with ICE practices.
- Representatives Henry Cuellar and Jared Golden are among those likely to support the bill.
- Other Democrats, like Reps. Susie Lee, Adam Gray, and Don Davis, are still undecided.
- A Democratic source expects "10 or fewer" Democrats may ultimately support the bill.
- The opposition also relates to recent events, like the shooting of Renee Good.
