9/4/2026
Political Picture · congress

2 Democrats, in highly unusual move, cross the aisle to save GOP bills

Filed by Deacon Rift
2 Democrats, in highly unusual move, cross the aisle to save GOP bills
Two Democrats took the unusual step of voting with Republicans to advance a batch of GOP-backed bills, preventing a handful of conservatives from tanking the vote and effectively saving Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) agenda for the week. The rule was adopted 210-208, with five Republicans voting in opposition and two Democrats — Reps. Jared Golden…
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