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September 15, 2026
House Democrats Consider Consequences for Defectors Amid Ongoing Internal Strife
- Reps. Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez have defied party leadership twice this month, prompting calls for consequences from Democratic leaders.
- Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faces pressure to act against the two members, with discussions about potential removals from committees underway.
- Frustration among House Democrats is growing, as leadership's response to the defections remains unclear.
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- Democrat rebels defy Jeffries to hand GOP critical win just before midtermsSep 15, 2026 at 10:14 PM · Fox News
- Two House Democrats defect again on key vote for Trump agendaSep 15, 2026 at 10:22 PM · CNN
- Democratic defectors rescue Republicans — againSep 15, 2026 at 10:36 PM · The Hill
- Democrats keep pressure on Hakeem Jeffries to punish rogue membersSep 17, 2026 at 12:50 AM · Politico