Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to reprimand Illinois Rep. Chuy Garcia over a plan that could influence the selection of his successor. The decision was controversial among Democrats, with some voting for the reprimand alongside Republicans.
Key Facts
- The House of Representatives voted 236-186 to reprimand Rep. Chuy Garcia.
- The reprimand was due to Garcia's succession plan for his congressional seat.
- More than two dozen Democrats joined Republicans in voting for the resolution.
- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez introduced the resolution against Garcia.
- Perez stated it was important to address "election subversion" by any lawmakers.
- Garcia had announced he was not running for reelection earlier in the month.
- Garcia's chief of staff was the only one to file for Garcia's seat before the deadline.
