Mike Johnson warned by Jeffries not to count on Democrats' votes to end shutdown

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned Speaker Mike Johnson that Democrats won't vote to end the shutdown, citing the lack of reform measures for ICE and Customs and Border Protection in the proposed bill.
The bill includes a two-week stopgap funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, which Senate Democrats are hesitant to support, with 23 Democrats facing backlash from progressive groups for voting in favor of it.
Congressional Progressive Caucus chair Greg Casar vowed to vote against the bill, stating "not another cent to ICE until we stop the chaos and the lawlessness."
House Democrats are scheduled to discuss the vote on a virtual caucus call, with many lawmakers opposed to the bill due to ICE funding, and may not provide enough votes to pass the bill under a suspension process.
Republicans may be forced to pass a rule, which would require them to quash internal revolts, potentially extending the partial shutdown.
The House Freedom Caucus and a bloc of conservatives led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna are demanding changes to the DHS funding bill, including the attachment of the SAVE Act, which requires proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in federal elections.
Liberal groups, such as MoveOn, are urging House Democrats to oppose the bill, with spokesperson Britt Jacovich stating "our members don't support another dime going to this madness."