Reporters wait outside a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Participating in a press conference with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) were Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) . Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Participating in a press conference with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) were Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) . Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Participating in a press conference with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) were Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) . Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) (left) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Participating in a press conference with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (right) were Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) (rear) . Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) (left) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Participating in a press conference with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (right) were Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) (rear) . Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Participating in a press conference with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) were Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) . Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Participating in a press conference with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) were Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) . Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Participating in a press conference with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) were Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) . Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Participating in a press conference with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) were Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) . Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Participating in a press conference with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) were Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) . Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).

Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Participating in a press conference with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) were Reps. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) . Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) (behind Pelosi in photo), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) (left in photo), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) (left in photo), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) (left in photo), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) (left in photo), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer(D-MD), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. Participating in the press conference with Nancy Pelosi were Reps. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). (Photo by Jeff Malet).

Democratic Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives Steny Hoyer (D-MD) speaks to reporters after the conclusion of a closed-door meeting between the House Democratic caucus and Vice President Joe Biden on the "fiscal cliff" deal that was negotiated in the Senate on January 1, 2013 on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.. Participating in the press conference were House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) and Chirs Van Hollen (D-MD). Pelosi and her fellow party leaders demanded an immediate up or down vote in the House on the matter. (Photo by Jeff Malet).