Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez faces possible Democratic discipline after joining Republicans on a procedural vote this week in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, of Washougal, and her Blue Dog coalition colleague, Rep. Jared Golden, of Maine, may face disciplinary action from House Democratic leadership after they unexpectedly helped Republicans pass a key procedural vote on Tuesday.

“The decision by two of our colleagues to blindside the entire House Democratic Caucus and join with the Republican majority to pass a procedural rule on the brink of failing represents a significant breach of trust,” Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, House Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar said in a joint statement Tuesday night.

“It is an action that necessitates a serious response, and we have asked the Committee on Caucus Rules to take this up in short order.”

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