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October 4, 2023

Brooklyn, NY — House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on Kevin McCarthy’s service as the 55th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives: 

From the son of a Bakersfield firefighter to Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy’s journey encapsulated the power of possibility in America. In our democracy, everyday Americans can rise to the highest levels of governance and serve the communities from whence they came in the halls of Congress.


October 3, 2023

Washington, DC – Following the House Republican vote to vacate the Speaker of the House of Representatives, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement:


October 3, 2023

Dear Colleague:

Earlier today, we convened as a Caucus to discuss the current state of affairs in the House of Representatives. Emerging from the meeting, we are unified in our commitment to put people over politics, continue to build a healthy economy and make life more affordable for everyday Americans. 


September 30, 2023

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu released the following statement:

From the beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have made clear that we will always put people over politics, seek bipartisan common ground wherever possible and fight Republican extremism whenever necessary.


September 30, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference where they highlighted that House Democrats once again put People Over Politics to avoid an extreme MAGA Republican government shutdown and to protect the American people from the extreme right-wing policies. 

 


September 29, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar held a press conference where he highlighted that while House Democrats are working towards a bipartisan continuing resolution that meets the needs of everyday Americans, extreme MAGA Republicans are driving us toward a reckless government shutdown.

 


September 29, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box where he emphasized that while extreme MAGA Republicans are reneging on their agreement and charging toward a government shutdown, Democrats and President Biden are working to protect everyday Americans and keep the government open.

 


September 29, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: 


September 28, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he highlighted that while House Democrats are working for a bipartisan continuing resolution that meets the needs of everyday Americans, extreme MAGA Republicans are driving us toward a reckless government shutdown in order to jam their right-wing ideology down the throats of the American people.

 


September 27, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The ReidOut with Joy Reid where he highlighted that while extreme MAGA Republicans are driving us toward a dangerous government shutdown, House Democrats will continue to put People Over Politics and work in a bipartisan way to keep government open.