House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., threatened Thursday to pursue a "serious response" against two Democratic lawmakers during an appearance on "The Don Lemon Show" after they broke ranks with their party and helped Republicans pass a procedural rule Tuesday that advanced an anti-socialism resolution and several other GOP-backed measures.Jeffries said Democratic leadership considered the move by Reps.Jared Golden, D-Maine, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., serious enough to refer the matter to the House Democratic Caucus’ Committee on Caucus Rules for possible action."We indicated that it was a significant breach that requires a serious response," he said.
"And we have referred the matter to the committee on caucus rules for further discussion and action."House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries threatened a "serious response" after two Democrats helped Republicans advance a rule tied to an anti-socialism resolution.(Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)HAKEEM JEFFRIES REJECTS MEDICARE FOR ALL, DSA AGENDA AS RO KHANNA CALLS HEALTH PLAN 'MOST IMPORTANT PRIORITY'Golden’s office pushed back on the criticism in a statement to Fox News Digital, explaining that the Maine Democrat’s vote was aimed at advancing legislation important to his state’s lobster industry rather than helping Republicans politically."The Congressman’s vote on the rule was about advancing a critical bill for his district, the Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act," Communications Director Mario Moretto said.
"And he’s been clear about that in conversations with his colleagues in the House."Fox News Digital reached out to Jeffries and the DNC for comment, but did not receive an immediate response.Reps.Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez broke with Democratic leadership to support the GOP rule, which passed 210-208.
(Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)MIKE JOHNSON TAUNTS HAKEEM JEFFRIES FOR LOSING DEMS' CIVIL WAR 'IN HIS OWN BACKYARD'The official House roll call showe...