Democrats fracture as centrists test leadership with rule vote

House Democrats are embroiled in a leadership feud after centrists Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez helped Republicans pass a procedural rule, prompting a rare joint rebuke and talk of punishments and stricter caucus rules. The proposed changes would require attendance at key votes and could strip members of standing for dues-related criteria to the DCCC, drawing strong opposition from progressives who warn the plan would be unevenly applied and could backfire as Democrats seek to reassert control next year.