House Democrats continue to push back against Speaker John Boehner‘s attempts to pass his version of a bill to raise the debt ceiling. It appears Boehner is still seeking the votes it would take to pass his proposal.

In an article about the ongoing negotiations, The Hill did a good job capturing the exasperation among Democratic members of Congress, including this plea from Rep. Colleen Hanabusa from the House floor this morning: 

“Mr. Speaker, it seems like you’re dreaming while the rest of us are living one of the worst nightmares we can possibly imagine… Mr. Speaker, wake up. Please wake up.”

Read the full story from The Hill’s Floor Action Blog.