The Democratic leaders in the Senate and House sought to strike a unified message on potential GOP cuts to Medicaid, even as they defended their government funding strategies.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Tuesday he backs Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) continuing in his role despite their divergence on shutting down the government last week.

Chuck Schumer continues to face backlash from some members of his party after he voted in favor of a spending bill that averted a government shutdown.