{"id":2511989,"date":"2025-11-18T17:47:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T22:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/twenty-three-dems-vote-to-rebuke-garcia-over-succession-plan\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T17:48:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T22:48:41","slug":"twenty-three-dems-vote-to-rebuke-garcia-over-succession-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/twenty-three-dems-vote-to-rebuke-garcia-over-succession-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Twenty-three Dems vote to rebuke Garc\u00eda over succession plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftwenty-three-dems-vote-to-rebuke-garcia-over-succession-plan%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2511989&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution of disapproval against Democratic Rep. Jes\u00fas &#8220;Chuy&#8221; Garc\u00eda of Illinois for what critics say was an undemocratic move to set up his chief of staff,Patty Garc\u00eda,as his successor by announcing his retirement after the filing deadline for candidates. The resolution passed 236-183, wiht 23 Democrats joining Republicans in support, introduced by fellow Democrat Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington. Gluesenkamp Perez criticized Garc\u00eda&#8217;s actions as undermining democratic elections,arguing it discourages voter engagement and accountability.<\/p>\n<p>Garc\u00eda had initially filed for reelection but later retired due to personal and family health reasons, including the care of adopted grandchildren after his daughter&#8217;s recent death. He defended his decision as a family choice and emphasized his continued commitment to fighting for progressive causes.<\/p>\n<p>House Democratic leadership strongly opposed the resolution, defending Garc\u00eda as a dedicated progressive and urging members to reject the measure. Despite efforts to block the resolution, it was passed, reflecting an unusual intraparty conflict and raising concerns about internal Democratic Party politics and election processes.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Twenty-three House Democrats vote to rebuke Chuy Garc&iacute;a over succession plan<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2406193\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/news\/house\/\">House<\/a> rebuked Rep. Jes&uacute;s &ldquo;Chuy&rdquo; Garc&iacute;a (D-IL) on Tuesday for effectively setting up his chief of staff to succeed him by announcing his retirement plans after the filing deadline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.house.gov\/billsthisweek\/20251117\/Perez%20Privileged%20Resolution.pdf\">resolution of disapproval<\/a> over Garc&iacute;a&rsquo;s actions passed the House 236-183, with 23 Democrats voting yes, while three more voted present. The condemnation of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/illinois\/\">Illinois<\/a> Democrat marks a rare intraparty feud, as a fellow Democrat, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), introduced the measure against Garc&iacute;a.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3891101\/us-canada-finland-icebreaker-shipbuilding-agreement\/\">US, Canada, and Finland further icebreaker shipbuilding agreement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3891123\/ralph-norman-house-censure-resolution-virgin-islands-stacey-plaskett-epstein-texts\/\">Ralph Norman introduces censure resolution against Stacey Plaskett after Epstein texts revealed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3891200\/hochul-mamdani-collaborative-approach-mayor\/\">Hochul rejects &#8216;enemy&#8217; role for Mamdani in favor of collaborative approach: &#8216;We&#8217;ll make it work&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Gluesenkamp Perez&rsquo;s measure came after Garc&iacute;a filed for reelection on Oct. 27 but then decided to retire on Nov. 7. His chief of staff, Patty Garc&iacute;a, filed for the race on Nov. 3, just prior to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/north-carolina-election-board-allows-virtual-student-ids-to-comply-with-mandate-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"North Carolina election board allows virtual student IDs to comply with mandate - Washington Examiner\">state board&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s deadline, raising speculation that Chuy Garc&iacute;a gave her a heads-up to file for candidacy to become the only Democratic candidate in a D+17 seat.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> reached out to Chuy Garc&iacute;a for comment.<\/p>\n<p>Gluesenkamp Perez had said the Illinois Democrat&rsquo;s decision to &ldquo;anoint an heir is fundamentally undemocratic&rdquo; in a statement on Nov. 12 to explain<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3885317\/marie-gluesenkamp-perez-house-disapprove-chuy-garcia\/\"> why she filed the motion<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is the kind of thing that makes folks tune out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dsa-member-elected-to-l-a-city-council-faces-recall-threat-less-than-6-months-after-taking-office\/\" title=\"DSA Member Elected To L.A. City Council Faces Recall Threat Less Than 6 Months After Taking Office\">electoral politics<\/a>,&rdquo; Gluesenkamp Perez said. &ldquo;And frankly, who&rsquo;d blame them? If we fail to hold our colleagues accountable for the subversion of elections, we own the consequences.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Americans bled and died to secure the right to elect their leaders,&rdquo; the congresswoman continued. &ldquo;We can expect to be taken seriously in the fight for free and fair elections if we turn a blind eye to election denial on our side of the aisle.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In a video address confirming his retirement, Chuy Garc&iacute;a said he made the decision for his family, citing his own health, as well as his wife Evelyn&rsquo;s, who has multiple sclerosis. He and his wife also recently adopted their grandchildren following the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/chuygarcia.house.gov\/media\/press-releases\/statement-from-congressman-jesus-chuy-garcia\">death of their daughter<\/a> in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;So I asked myself, how do I preach about family values and not live them?&rdquo; he said in the address. &ldquo;That&rsquo;s why I made this decision. I&rsquo;m not stepping away from our movement. I&rsquo;m stepping back for my family, and I will finish my term. I will keep fighting for immigrants, for working families, for justice, just from home where I need to be right now, and yes, part of staying in the fight is lifting up the next generation. I have faith in the leaders who come from our neighborhoods, our unions, our struggles.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>House Democratic leadership tried to whip the conference to vote no on the resolution, with Minority Leader <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/hakeem-jeffries\/\">Hakeem Jeffries<\/a> (D-NY), Democratic Whip <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/katherine-clark\/\">Katherine Clark<\/a> (D-MA), and Democratic Caucus Chairman <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pete-aguilar\/\">Pete Aguilar<\/a> (D-CA) saying in a statement on Tuesday morning that Chuy Garc&iacute;a is a &ldquo;progressive champion.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&rdquo;He is a good man who has always prioritized the people he represents, even while <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >experiencing unthinkable family tragedy<\/a>,&rdquo; they wrote. &ldquo;We unequivocally oppose this misguided resolution and urge our colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus to reject it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>House Democratic leadership had previously tried to table Gluesenkamp Perez&rsquo;s motion entirely on Monday, but failed to do so with two<strong> <\/strong>Democrats joining all Republicans in voting against tabling: Gluesenkamp Perez and Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jared-golden\/\">Jared Golden<\/a> (D-ME), a fellow centrist who often sidesteps leaders on contentious legislation. Ten Republicans and six Democrats did not vote.<\/p>\n<p>Garc&iacute;a&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-fail-to-block-intraparty-motion-condemning-chuy-garcia\/\" title=\"Democrats fail to block intraparty motion condemning ... Garcia\">office circulated talking points<\/a> about his decision to retire earlier this week, according to reports<em>. <\/em>In the talking points, his office said the motion &ldquo;creates distraction and divisiveness among Democrats&rdquo; and was a &ldquo;ploy that our opponents will use for their own gain.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3891091\/john-thune-teases-quick-senate-passage-jeffrey-epstein-files-house-vote\/\"><strong>THUNE TEASES QUICK SENATE PASSAGE OF EPSTEIN RESOLUTION AFTER HOUSE VOTE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The memo also argued that the congressman followed &ldquo;all requirements and deadlines&rdquo; under Illinois law and &ldquo;the ballot was open to everyone.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We deeply appreciate your boss&rsquo; support and welcome their participation in floor debate about this inappropriate response that weaponizes Congressman Garcia&rsquo;s personal decision in order to score political points,&rdquo; Garc&iacute;a&rsquo;s office previously said in a statement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>23 House Democrats rebuke Chuy Garc\u00eda over succession plan<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3551,"featured_media":2511990,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/perez-garcia-motion-to-table-e1763503949715.jpg?1763485944&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3685,16246,5894,18815,67287],"class_list":["post-2511989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-democrats","tag-garcia","tag-politics","tag-rebuke","tag-succession-plan"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/perez-garcia-motion-to-table-e1763503949715.jpg?1763485944&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3551"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2511989"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511989\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2511993,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2511989\/revisions\/2511993"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2511990"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2511989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2511989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2511989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}