Congressional Black Caucus plays hardball with Jeffries-skeptic DSA Democrats
Summary
Some members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) want new Black Democrats to support House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for speaker before joining the group. While this is not a formal rule, it appears to be an unofficial expectation among some current CBC members.Key Facts
- Some current CBC members want new Black Democratic members to back Hakeem Jeffries for speaker to join the caucus.
- Several incoming Black Democrats have not committed to supporting Jeffries as speaker.
- Afro-Latino nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier wants to join both the CBC and Hispanic Caucus if elected.
- Candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are among those hesitant to support Jeffries.
- One CBC member said no one would be welcomed warmly if they oppose Jeffries, but this is not a formal rule.
- The CBC has previously allowed some Republicans to join but also denied some Democrats.
- A Democratic leadership source said support for Jeffries is not a requirement for CBC membership.
- The CBC says membership decisions for the next Congress will follow established processes after the 2026 election cycle.
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