House minority leader says Republicans can’t rely on Democrats to pass funding bill, raising fears of longer shutdown
- Posted on January 31, 2026
- By CNN
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House minority leader says Republicans can’t rely on Democrats to pass funding bill, raising fears of longer shutdown
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Speaker Mike Johnson on Saturday that Democrats won’t help Republicans pass a funding bill to reopen the government if they attempt to fast-track the measure Monday, according to two sources familiar with a call between the leaders.
