Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to formally reprimand Illinois Representative Chuy García over a last-minute decision that left his chief of staff as the only candidate for his seat. The resolution passed with all Republicans and over two dozen Democrats supporting it. This move has highlighted divisions within the Democratic Party.
Key Facts
- The House voted 236-186 to reprimand Representative Chuy García.
- García’s late retirement announcement left his chief of staff as the sole candidate for his seat.
- Over two dozen Democrats joined all Republicans in voting for the reprimand.
- Democratic leaders called the reprimand unnecessary and politically dangerous.
- Some Democrats felt the issue should be handled by the House Ethics Committee instead.
- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez introduced the resolution.
- The resolution accused García of manipulating the election process.
- Democratic leaders defended García's long service and contributions.
