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Gluesenkamp Perez, Golden Vote With Republicans on Rule

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 3:18 AM UTC · How we work

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White House bribe

On Tuesday, Representatives Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden voted with Republicans on a House procedural rule vote.
The White House reportedly offered a community project to a Democratic centrist to secure his support for the Republican rule.
Democratic leaders expressed anger and warned that the defections could trigger disciplinary action.
Party whip Katherine Clark confronted Gluesenkamp Perez on the House floor, raising her voice during the exchange.

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Bipartisan sanctions push

Representatives Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden voted with Republicans on a House procedural rule vote on Tuesday.
They said the vote was needed to advance a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill that supports Ukraine.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries firmly called the defections a breach of trust.
Golden’s spokesman said the vote was intended to keep the sanctions bill alive.

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White House bribe

On Tuesday, Representatives Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden voted with Republicans on a House procedural rule vote.
The White House reportedly offered a community project to a Democratic centrist to secure his support for the Republican rule.
Democratic leaders expressed anger and warned that the defections could trigger disciplinary action.
Party whip Katherine Clark confronted Gluesenkamp Perez on the House floor, raising her voice during the exchange.

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