Hakeem Jeffries: “House Republicans have canceled votes for five consecutive…”

“Because Donald Trump and Republicans continue to keep the government shut down. We know that's their position because House Republicans have canceled votes for five consecutive weeks. We know that's the Republican position because the Senate Republican leader continues to bring the same partisan Republican spending bill to the floor for a vote.” (37:53–37:57)

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