House Democrats Press Jeffries to Punish 2 Defectors After GOP Votes
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Updated · POLITICO · Sep 17
House Democrats Press Jeffries to Punish 2 Defectors After GOP Votes
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Sep 17
Summary
Two House Democrats — Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez — again supplied decisive votes Tuesday for Republican procedural moves, reigniting demands that Hakeem Jeffries impose consequences.
Members say failing to act would invite more defections if Democrats regain a slim majority, with Jared Moskowitz warning it would become "open season" and others urging a strict message on party unity.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faces the clearest risk because Golden is retiring; several Democrats said removing her from the Appropriations Committee should be on the table, and Whip Katherine Clark signaled openness to that step.
Jeffries had already sent the matter to a caucus rules panel after the pair's Sept. 1 break with the party, but no public punishment has followed, leaving Democrats watching whether leadership can enforce discipline.