From Fox News: Nearly two dozen 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.
It passed in a 236 to 183 vote, with 23 Democrats voting with the GOP to rebuke García. Four lawmakers voted “present” — Reps. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., and Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio.
The Democrats who voted with Republicans include Reps. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Mich., Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Laura Gillen, D-N.Y., Angie Craig, D-Minn., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Jared Golden, D-Maine, Pat Ryan, D-N.Y., and Perez.
García, 69, was accused of “undermining the process of a free and fair election” by the timing of his retirement decision. The Democrat lawmaker had filed for re-election on October 27. His chief of staff then filed her own petition to run for the seat on Monday at 5 p.m., which was the deadline for entry. It was then announced that García wasn’t planning to run for re-election after all, leaving no time for others to enter the race.
Breitbart noted that some Democrats claimed the maneuver resembled a machine-style “coronation” instead of an open primary.
“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 had declared on Monday, slamming those who were trying to rebuke Garcia.
The House on Tuesday voted to disapprove of how Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García, D-Ill., announced his retirement, adopting a resolution stating his conduct was “beneath the dignity of his office” and undermined “the process of a free and fair election.” https://t.co/P9FqZj0NlG pic.twitter.com/0C0phFDzcR
— Roll Call (@rollcall) November 18, 2025
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