Joint Democratic Leadership Statement on RULE VOTE

September 1st, 2026 | Press Release JOINT DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON RULE VOTE Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released the following statement: “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. 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.” ### Back to News Share: Facebook Twitter