House Democrats come out en masse against DHS funding bill

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One of the few House Democrats openly defending the bill is Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, who helped negotiate the legislation as the lead Democrat on the Homeland Security Appropriations subcommittee.

Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.), a senior appropriator and former party leader, said he is leaning no...

Rep. Frank Mrvan (D-Ind.) said he was undecided.

Republicans should have the votes to pass the DHS funding measure without Democratic help, but attendance has been an issue for House GOP leaders in recent weeks. They warned in their own closed-door party meeting Wednesday that Thursday’s planned vote could be close and that they needed to immediately share any concerns they might have about the bill, according to two people granted anonymity to describe the private comments.