House will vote December 31 on extending cuts for those making $ roughly $ 700 billion or less . While there are other items that might ultimately be worthy of the Senate 's attention , we can not agree to prioritize any matters above the critical issues of funding the government and preventing a job-killing tax hike , '' the letter said . Democrats promise to block legislative progress until tax , spending issues resolved . The Bush -era tax cuts are scheduled to expire Thursday . Republicans are trying to pass a range of priorities in the lame duck session .
House will vote December 31 on extending cuts for those making $ roughly $ 700 billion or less . Democrats promise to block legislative progress until tax , spending issues resolved . The Bush -era tax cuts are scheduled to expire Thursday . Republicans are trying to pass a range of priorities in the lame duck session .