During the 119th Congress, Democrats have faced ongoing challenges in effectively pushing back against the GOP’s agenda. A lack of party unity has often been cited as a key reason for these setbacks. The timeline below highlights votes where Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez decided to join Republicans on key pieces of legislation. To see all the votes where she broke with the party, visit this website.
WIC & Agriculture Funding Cut
Only 4 Democrats voted in favor of H.R.8646, which simultaneously cuts funding for WIC programs and reduces federal resources for farmers who have already seen relentless price increases..
Don’t Say Trans Bill
Only 7 Democrats voted for H.R.2616, an act of overreaching government that will force students to be outed by their teachers to parents, some of whom may not be supportive of their gender identity.
DHS Appropriations Bill
Following the murders of Keith Porter, Renée Good, and Alex Pretti, only 4 Democrats voted for H.R. 7744, which funded ICE and CBP an additional $70 billon
Kayla Hamilton Act
H.R.4371 attempted to combat the trafficking of children, but provisions were added that allow minors to be strip-searched by correctional staff in detention centers, leading to only 7 Democrats voting in support.
Failing to Impeach Donald Trump
H.R. 939, the bill to impeach Donald Trump, failed to pass Congress after a vote to table the legislation.
Scaling Back the Clean Energy Act
Only 6 Democrats voted for H.R. 3898, which significantly undermined the Clean Energy Act’s effectiveness.
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
Only 5 Democrats voted for H.R. 4016, a $886 billion military bill with Republican measures to limit abortion access for service members and block Pentagon climate actions.
Censuring Rep. Al Green of Texas
Al Green was censured, via H.RES. 198, after he interrupted Trump’s speech by shouting, “no mandate to cut Medicaid … no mandate,” in response to Trump’s claim that the 2024 election gave him a mandate to cut Medicaid programs.
Laken Riley Act
H.R.29 uses a tragic murder as a pretext to target immigrant communities, dramatically increase immigration detention, and empower anti-immigrant states to sue the federal government over its immigration policies.