Jeffries postpones decision on Democrats in the US — The Hill
In the United States, House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries did not say whether two Democrats would face consequences for voting with Republicans on procedural measures. The Hill reports.
Answering reporters' questions at the Capitol, Jeffries said he would comment on the situation in more detail when he had more information. The lawmakers in question are centrists Jared Golden of Maine and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington.
Two votes with Republicans
In recent weeks, Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez have twice voted with Republicans, helping bring the majority party's initiatives to a vote ahead of the midterm elections. These votes have caused dissatisfaction among Democratic leadership and rank-and-file members of the caucus.
In the first instance, both lawmakers supported a Republican-proposed procedural rule that allowed a final vote on a bill supporting lobster fishermen. The rule also provided for votes on Republican proposals condemning socialism, easing environmental regulations, and banning American universities from participating in boycotts of Israel.
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Discussion of internal rules
On Tuesday, Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez again voted with Republicans, ensuring a vote on a bill on sanctions against Russia. Democratic leaders did not support the document because it granted President Donald Trump new powers over tariffs.
After the first vote, Jeffries convened a special meeting of the Democrats' caucus rules committee to consider possible changes to internal rules before the next Congress. However, the House of Representatives left Washington on Wednesday without any decisions being made. Committee member and Democrat Steven Horsford said the process would continue.
According to the publication, some Democrats want to strip Gluesenkamp Perez of her seat on the Appropriations Committee. Golden faces less criticism because he is set to resign at the end of the current term. Jeffries stressed that his party is currently focused on regaining control of the House of Representatives.
