Jeffries vows consequences for centrists who backed socialism vote
House Democratic leadership plans to address the unexpected moves by two moderate members, Jared Golden adn Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who joined with Republicans to force a vote condemning socialism. This action was seen as a breach of trust, especially as it occurred during a contentious moment with GOP hard-liners. The Democratic leaders are considering disciplinary measures and have called for a review by the Committee on Caucus Rules. The two Democrats’ votes were crucial in preventing a tie on the resolution, which also involved Republican support. Both representatives, from districts previously carried by trump, later voted in favor of condemning socialism along with othre Democrats. Their decisions have prompted discussions within the party about possible repercussions for their actions.
House Democratic leadership is vowing repercussions for two centrists who blindsided Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) by joining with Republicans on Tuesday to force a vote on condemning socialism.
Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA), and Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-CA) released a statement saying the insubordination “necessitates a serious response.”
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“The decision by two of our colleagues to blindside the entire House Democratic Caucus and join with the Republican majority to pass a procedural rule on the brink of failing represents a significant breach of trust,” the trio said in a statement. “It is an action that necessitates a serious response, and we have asked the Committee on Caucus Rules to take this up in short order.”
Reps. Jared Golden (D-ME) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) were the only Democrats to vote in favor of bringing to the full House floor a package of bills that included a GOP-led resolution denouncing socialism as well as the Democratic Socialists of America. Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez provided the margin to prevent a tie, which under House rules is the same as a measure failing outright.
Adding insult to injury, the defections came even as GOP hard-liners were ready to paralyze the House over an unrelated dispute with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on funding the government.
Jeffries told reporters the votes from Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez were a “significant breach of trust.” When asked by reporters if the two Democrats would face repercussions, Jeffries said it was “under discussion right now.”
Clark similarly told the Washington Examiner that Democratic leadership was “having discussions about all our options,” and that she was just as surprised by the defections as Jeffries.
“There was no communication from them,” Clark said of Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez.
Aguilar told the Washington Examiner that “members have been told the importance of voting with the group on these procedural rules.”
“This was definitely a vote that members needed to vote no on,” he continued.
Later on Tuesday, Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez joined with six other House Democrats to back the resolution condemning socialism and the DSA on the House floor. The other Democratic support came from Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Don Davis (D-NC), Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (D-TX), Darren Soto (D-FL), and Gabe Vasquez (D-NM).
Reps. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) voted present, while 11 other House Democrats did not vote at all.
JEFFRIES BLINDSIDED AFTER TWO HOUSE DEMOCRATS JOIN GOP TO FORCE VOTE ON DENOUNCING SOCIALISM
Both Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez represent districts President Donald Trump carried in 2024. Golden, who was first elected in 2018, is retiring this year after passing on running for both the U.S. Senate and governor of Maine.
Gluesenkamp Perez faces a tough challenge from John Braun, the minority leader of the Washington state Senate.
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