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House Democrats Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez break ranks to support Republican procedural rule

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced a formal referral to the Committee on Caucus Rules to investigate the actions of Representatives Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. The two Democrats joined the Republican majority to pass a procedural rule that was nearly defeated by a group of conservative hardliners. This move was considered a significant breach of trust by Democratic leadership, who noted that the pair did not provide advance notice of their decision to support the majority's agenda. Jared Golden supported the rule primarily to advance a bill protecting Maine's lobster industry from new federal regulations. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez cited the need to support working waterfront communities. The rule also cleared the way for several Republican-favored measures, including a resolution to condemn socialism and a statement of support for the SAVE America Act, a restrictive voting legislation endorsed by Trump. While the committee reviews the matter, Democratic leaders have expressed disappointment. Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi also criticized the pair for their unusual support of the majority's procedural vote.

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