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House Democrats Vow to Oppose Shutdown Bill That Omits ACA Subsidy Extension

Senate Republicans promised a December vote on the expiring subsidies, with Speaker Mike Johnson offering no guarantee of House action.

A pedestrian walks their dog across the East Front Plaza during the morning hours of November 10, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC October 1: The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building on Wednesday October 1, 2025. The government shut down early Wednesday after Congress failed to reach a funding deal. (Photo by Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Senate approved a short-term funding bill to reopen the government through late January that leaves out the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson declined on CNN to commit to scheduling a House vote on extending the subsidies before they lapse at year’s end.
  • Senate Republican leader John Thune said any extension must include stricter enforcement of Hyde-style abortion funding restrictions, a demand Democrats reject.
  • House Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, urged their caucus to vote against the bill for lacking decisive healthcare relief, reflecting anger over the Senate compromise.
  • KFF estimates that marketplace enrollees could face average premium increases of roughly 114%—more than $1,000 annually—if the enhanced subsidies expire, intensifying pressure on both parties.