Rogue House Democrats Golden and Perez face growing push for "consequences"
Summary
Two moderate House Democrats, Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, voted with Republicans on a procedural rule that helped advance certain bills. Democratic leaders are upset and considering punishing them for breaking party rules and trust.Key Facts
- Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez voted with Republicans to pass a procedural rule that sets debate terms on a package of bills.
- Procedural votes usually follow strict party lines, making their votes unusual.
- The bills included a Republican resolution denouncing socialism and praising the GOP's SAVE America Act.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democratic leaders announced plans for a formal response.
- Golden defended his vote by pointing to a bill he co-authored protecting lobstermen from federal whale regulations included in the rule.
- Some Democrats want to strip Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez of committee assignments as punishment.
- Golden is retiring at the end of his term; Gluesenkamp Perez is running for reelection in a Republican-leaning district.
- Democrats say the vote undermined party unity ahead of the upcoming November midterm elections.
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