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Two House Democrats Save Speaker Johnson

Two Democrats broke ranks to help Speaker Mike Johnson advance GOP-backed bills.

from 8 sourcesUpdated Sep 1, 9:00pm ET

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Reps. Jared Golden of Maine and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington voted with Republicans Tuesday to advance a House procedural rule, allowing Speaker Mike Johnson’s agenda to move forward despite GOP defections. The rule passed 210-208 after five Republicans opposed it, meaning the measure would have failed without the two Democrats’ votes. The package set up debate on several GOP-backed bills, including a nonbinding resolution disavowing socialism and calling for enactment of President Trump’s election security bill. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said party leaders are weighing a “serious response” to the break with leadership.

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Democrats rescued RepublicansMostly Center

Two Democratic defections saved House Republicans from a damaging procedural setback. By crossing party lines, the moderates kept the Republican legislative push alive when it was at risk of failing.

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