Overview
- The House voted 211–206 against a motion to table Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s privileged resolution, setting up floor debate and a vote expected next.
- Perez and Rep. Jared Golden were the only Democrats to join Republicans in keeping the measure alive, defying House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the leadership whip count.
- The two-page resolution criticizes Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García for retiring just before Illinois’ filing deadline, saying his move enabling his chief of staff to be the lone Democrat on the ballot was “beneath the dignity” of his office and incompatible with the Constitution’s spirit.
- García defends his decision as lawful under Illinois rules and driven by health and family needs, noting his wife’s illness and responsibilities to his grandchildren.
- Progressive Caucus members have privately discussed a retaliatory resolution targeting Perez over alleged corporate PAC donations, while independent candidates are weighing bids in the safely Democratic IL-04 seat.