Democrats in Congress convened a closed-door caucus meeting on Tuesday to address growing concerns and calls for President Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. The meeting, described as a "listening session" by Rep. Greg Meeks of New York, saw lawmakers divided in their opinions on the future of Biden's campaign.

During the meeting, Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas became the first Democratic lawmaker to openly call on President Biden to step aside. He argued for a replacement for the president, while other lawmakers, including Reps. Steny Hoyer of Maryland, Hank Johnson of Georgia, and Juan Vargas of California, expressed their support for Biden.

Prominent figures within the party signaled their solidarity with President Biden. Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, a close friend of the president, affirmed his support, stating that the meeting had a "very positive" atmosphere. Rep. Jerry Nadler of New York, who had previously suggested that Biden should leave the race, clarified that he supports the president, emphasizing that Biden's commitment to running is definitive.

The meeting's discussions reflected the ongoing internal divisions within the Democratic Party. While some House Democrats have been vocal supporters of Biden's reelection, sporadic calls for him to drop out of the race have also originated from within the House.

In a separate development on Monday night, President Biden participated in a call with members of the Congressional Black Caucus, receiving a boost of support from them. Even progressive lawmakers such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, who often disagrees with the president, expressed their backing for Biden.

On the Senate side, Democrats also held a caucus lunch meeting on Tuesday. Unlike in the House, no Senate Democrats have publicly called for President Biden to step aside. Some senators are taking a wait-and-see approach, with Sen. Patty Murray of Washington stating that Biden must demonstrate his ability to campaign strongly against Donald Trump.

Attention will likely focus on the Senate, given Biden's history as a long-serving senator from Delaware. As the discussions unfold, the support for President Biden among Senate Democrats remains less definitive than in the House.

President Biden himself reacted to the growing concerns by sending a letter to congressional Democrats, declaring his firm commitment to stay in the race. He emphasized his belief that he is the best person to defeat Donald Trump in 2024.

The outcome of these discussions and the show of support from within the party will undoubtedly shape the future trajectory of President Biden's campaign. As the 2024 presidential race looms, Democrats must grapple with internal divisions as they strive to unite behind a common objective.

(Nikole Killion and Ellis Kim contributed reporting)

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