Jeffries vows consequences for centrists who backed socialism vote

House Democratic leadership is vowing repercussions for two centrists who blindsided Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) by joining with Republicans on Tuesday to force a vote on condemning socialism.

Jeffries vows consequences for centrists who backed socialism vote

TL;DR

  • House Democratic leadership plans repercussions for two centrist members.
  • The two centrists joined Republicans to force a vote condemning socialism.
  • Leadership views this action as a significant breach of trust.
  • The Committee on Caucus Rules will investigate the matter.