House Democrats were unable to block a motion from Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) reprimanding her fellow Democrat, Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL), for the methods he used to announce and then recant plans for reelection, setting up for a final vote Tuesday.
The House voted against tabling Perez’s motion, which would have essentially removed it from consideration, on Monday night, 206-211. A vote on the resolution will likely come Tuesday, as it must now be debated on the House floor.
Despite efforts from leadership to whip in favor of tabling the motion, two Democrats joined all Republicans in voting against tabling: Perez and Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), a fellow centrist who often sidesteps leaders on contentious legislation. Ten Republicans and six Democrats did not vote.
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