Cross-aisle Democrats back GOP rule to unlock House votes
TL;DR
Two Democratic lawmakers, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA) and Rep. Jared Golden (ME), voted with Republicans to advance a GOP rule that tees up votes on measures including sanctions on Russia’s trading partners and EPA rollbacks, the second such cross‑party move in three weeks. The 214–211 tally included a handful of Republicans who agreed after talks; Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries indicated a serious response earlier but offered no public punishment. Golden is retiring and Perez seeks reelection in a Trump‑leaning district, while GOP floor activity also included a push from Rep. Harris on suspending the federal gas tax ahead of the midterms.
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