Democratic unity breaks down over budget caps bill

By Susan Ferrechio

Published April 9, 2019 2:49pm ET

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Democratic unity breaks down over budget caps bill — House Budget Committee Chair John Yarmuth, D-Ky., walks through the Hall of Columns at the Capitol as House Democratic chairs gather for a meeting with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., in Washington, Wednesday, March 27, 2019. | (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

House Democrats are struggling to come up with enough votes to pass a critical measure to lift federal spending caps.

Leaders hoped to bring up the measure this week and pass it ahead of a two-week recess. But now it’s not certain enough Democrats will support the measure because of mounting opposition from the progressive wing, who want more money for domestic budgets.

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