Speaker Nancy Pelosi , D-California , called the move necessary to show `` our position very clearly that Democrats support tax cuts for the middle class . '' House will vote Thursday on extending cuts for those making $ 250,000 or less . Republicans promise to block legislative progress until tax , spending issues resolved . Comment: Democrats are trying to pass a range of priorities in the lame duck session .
House will vote Thursday on extending cuts for those making $ 250,000 or less . Republicans promise to block legislative progress until tax , spending issues resolved . Comment: Democrats are trying to pass a range of priorities in the lame duck session .