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House Democrats Oppose GOP CR Over Favoritism Towards Trump, Musk, and Impact on Veterans' Healthcare

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Updated Mar 11, 2025, 08:50 PM

House Democrats are opposing a Republican-proposed continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government through the beginning of fiscal year 2026, citing concerns over its impact on federal services and its perceived favoritism towards President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The CR would freeze government funding at fiscal year 2024 levels, with additional funding allocated for defense and a reduction of approximately $13 billion in nondefense spending. Democrats argue that the bill would cut funding for veterans' healthcare and critical research. Democrats argue that the bill would enable Trump and Musk to further their agenda, which they claim includes undermining federal agencies and providing tax breaks to billionaires. Several Democratic representatives, including Rep. McGovern, Rep. Jacobs, and Rep. Goldman, have publicly stated their intention to vote against the bill, criticizing it as a 'blank check' for Trump and Musk. They also express concern over the impact on Medicaid and SNAP programs, which they believe are at risk due to the influence of Trump, Musk, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Republicans, on the other hand, have accused Democrats of using their opposition to the bill as a means to express their animosity towards Musk and his role in DOGE. House Republicans maintain that the CR is necessary to keep the government operational and have expressed optimism that some Democrats might still support it, despite recent political losses for the Democrats.

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Adriano Espaillat

@RepEspaillat

Let’s be crystal clear: this Defunding bill from House Republicans is a blank check for Elon Musk. I will be voting NO. https://t.co/0vQszDerwz

Rep. Scott Peters

@RepScottPeters

The Republican bill does not prevent a shutdown. It lets President Trump and Elon Musk shut down whichever part of the government they want, whenever they want. I'm voting no.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi

@CongressmanRaja

I’m voting no on today’s continuing resolution. If I were to sign on to this CR, which does not contain protections for Medicaid and SNAP, I feel it would empower Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and DOGE to keep up their illegal push to gut these critical programs. I cannot do that. https://t.co/cAjfIb2Fs4

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