From Fox News: Thirteen House Republicans joined Democrats in advancing a bill to reverse President Donald Trump’s executive order cracking down on federal worker unions on Wednesday evening.
The bill was led by Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, who forced a vote on the measure via a mechanism called a discharge petition. It’s designed to force a vote on legislation over the wishes of leadership provided it gets support from a majority of House lawmakers.
A motion to proceed with debate and a vote on the final bill passed the House in a 222-200 vote. All 209 voting Democrats voted with 13 Republicans to advance the bill, which is now headed for another House-wide procedural hurdle Thursday.
If it survives a House “rule vote,” the final vote to pass the repeal will also take place Thursday.
The Republicans who voted to advance the legislation were Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., Rob Bresnahan, R-Pa., Don Bacon, R-Neb., Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Tom Kean, R-N.J., Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pa., Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, Chris Smith, R-N.J., Pete Stauber, R-Minn., and Mike Turner, R-Ohio.
The report further explains that “most of the Republicans who backed Golden’s measure are expected to either face at least somewhat tough re-election bids or have districts located in blue states where bipartisanship is expected on certain key issues.”
Golden announced Wednesday night, “BREAKING: The House just voted 222-200 to advance my bill, the Protect America’s Workforce Act. Tomorrow, we will finish the job and vote to restore union rights to roughly 1 million federal workers. I’m grateful to the 13 Republicans who supported this motion, along with every Democrat.”
More information here: https://t.co/ImohxEglsi
— Congressman Jared Golden (@RepGolden) December 10, 2025
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) wrote, “Tonight, the House voted to advance my bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act with @RepGolden —legislation to restore and protect collective bargaining rights for nearly one million federal workers.
“After months of coalition-building, a bipartisan majority made clear that protecting America’s security and respecting America’s workers are not competing priorities. They are inseparable.
“Tomorrow, let’s carry this unity across the finish line and restore the rights that keep our federal workforce—and the nation they serve—strong.”
Tonight, the House voted to advance my bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act with @RepGolden—legislation to restore and protect collective bargaining rights for nearly one million federal workers.
After months of coalition-building, a bipartisan majority made clear that… pic.twitter.com/JQUMq0AioL
— Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸 (@RepBrianFitz) December 11, 2025
🚨 BREAKING: U.S. House ADVANCES bill to OVERTURN a President Trump executive order after 13 Republicans voted with Democrats.
In a 222-200 vote, the House moved forward with ending Trump’s crackdown on federal worker unions.
Utterly ridiculous.
The 13 Republicans are: Jeff… pic.twitter.com/OrZlcGtYR9
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 11, 2025
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