Two House Democrats cross party lines again to advance GOP bills

  • Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez joined Republicans to advance a procedural rule.
  • The measure passed 214-211 with Democratic support needed to overcome Republican opposition.
  • Democrats previously considered discipline after the pair backed a similar rule earlier this month.

Reps. Jared Golden of Maine and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington joined Republicans Tuesday to pass a procedural rule allowing several proposals, including a Russian sanctions bill opposed by Democrats, to receive final votes. The 214-211 vote marked the second time this month the two centrists helped House GOP leaders advance legislation, after Republicans faced resistance from conservative holdouts. Their support frustrated fellow Democrats and renewed questions about Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ handling of caucus discipline as Democrats seek to regain House control. Jeffries previously convened an internal rules committee meeting after their first defection, but no disciplinary measures were taken. Golden is retiring, while Gluesenkamp Perez is facing a difficult reelection contest.

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