House Dems defy Jeffries, vote to rebuke progressive over controversial election move
Multiple House Democrats defied their party leaders' wishes Tuesday to vote in favor of rebuking a progressive lawmaker for what critics called an unfair move to tip the scales in...
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Multiple House Democrats defied their party leaders' wishes Tuesday to vote in favor of rebuking a progressive lawmaker for what critics called an unfair move to tip the scales in his district's next election. The House voted to pass a resolution of disapproval against Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García, a measure that was led by one of his fellow Democrats — moderate Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash. Perez accused García of "undermining the process of a free and fair election" by abruptly changing course on his re-election bid hours before the filing deadline in his deep-blue Illinois district. Critics of the move said the timing ensured García's chief of staff was the only person able to file to run instead. The division caused a political headache for House Democratic leadership, which opposed the resolution. DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKER DOUBLES DOWN ON FELLOW DEM, ACCUSING THEM OF 'ELECTION SUBVERSION' House Democrats who voted in favor of rebuking García did so against the expressed wishes of Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries , D-N.Y., who said Monday that Americans were "focused on the high cost of living in the United States of America." "I do not support the so-called resolution of disapproval, and I strongly support Congressman Chuy García. He's been a progressive champion for disenfranchised communities for decades, including during his time in Congress. And he's made life better for the American people," Jeffries said. He released an additional statement on Tuesday morning alongside Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass., and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., urging opposition to the resolution. CHARLIE KIRK VOTE SPLITS DEMOCRATS, PROMPTING HYPOCRISY OUTCRY FROM HOUSE GOP: 'AMERICANS WON'T FORGET' "He is a good man who has always prioritized the people he represents, even while experiencing unthinkable family tragedy. We unequivocally oppose this misguided resolution and urge our colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus to reject it," they wrote. García…