Golden explains defection on GOP rule: ‘I’m going with the fishermen’
Summary
Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat from Maine, supported a Republican rule for several GOP messaging bills. He said he made this choice because he wanted to support fishermen. Another Democrat, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez from Washington, also voted with Republicans on these bills.Key Facts
- Rep. Jared Golden is a Democrat representing Maine.
- Golden voted with Republicans to advance four GOP messaging bills.
- He explained his vote as supporting fishermen’s interests.
- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Democrat from Washington, also voted with Republicans.
- This vote broke from the majority of Democratic members who opposed the rule.
- The action was about setting rules for debating bills, known as a "rule" vote.
- These bills focused on GOP messaging, likely political communication priorities for Republicans.
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