The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi

The defectors, nearly all freshman lawmakers, didn't all cast their votes for a single alternative candidate.

 

Three Democrats, Rep. Jim CooperJames (Jim) Hayes Shofner CooperTop Armed Services Republican: 'I don't think anybody is satisfied' with Space Force proposal Bipartisan group asks DHS, ICE to halt deportations of Iraqi nationals Overnight Defense: Pentagon chief under investigation over Boeing ties | Trump uses visual aids to tout progress against ISIS | Pentagon, Amnesty International spar over civilian drone deaths MORE (Tenn.) and freshman lawmakers Elissa SlotkinElissa SlotkinPro-ObamaCare group launches ad campaign to protect 20 House Dems New group aims to support female veteran Democratic candidates Michigan Dem rips DeVos for not meeting with Nassar abuse victims MORE (Mich.) and Jeff Van DrewJeff Van DrewHouse GOP secures last-minute change to gun bill Democrat votes 'no' on Speaker before reversing course The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi MORE (N.J.), voted "present," which allowed them to avoid casting a vote in favor of Pelosi without endorsing an actual alternative.

 

Indeed, Pelosi's critics' efforts were hampered last year in large part because they failed to present a candidate who could serve as Speaker instead.

 

But a handful of freshman Democrats in swing districts who promised to oppose Pelosi on the campaign trail followed through on Thursday.

 

Lawmakers can vote for anyone as Speaker, which left defectors room to cast their votes for people outside of Congress. 

 

Incoming freshman Anthony Brindisi (D-N.Y.) cast a vote for former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenThe Hill's Morning Report - White House, Congress: Urgency of now around budget The Memo: Trump faces steep climb to reelection Trump: Foreign countries want Biden in office so they can continue 'ripping off' the US MORE. Rep. Kathleen RiceKathleen Maura RiceSinema, Gallagher fastest lawmakers in charity race Hillicon Valley: Instagram cracks down on anti-vaccine tags | Facebook co-founder on fallout from call to break up company | House Dems reintroduce election security bill | Lawmakers offer bill requiring cyber, IT training for House Lawmakers offer measure requiring cyber, IT training for House MORE (D-N.Y.), a top Pelosi critic, cast a vote for Stacey Abrams, who lost her competitive race for Georgia governor in November. 

 

Other defectors voted for current members of Congress.

 

Sen. Tammy DuckworthLadda (Tammy) Tammy DuckworthDuckworth tweets photo of female senators showing up first for committee quorum: 'Women getting it done!' Overnight Energy: States fight Trump rollback of Obama lightbulb rules | Greens seek hearing over proposed rule on energy efficiency tests | Top Dem asks GAO to investigate climate threat Top Democrat calls for GAO to investigate climate threat MORE (D-Ill.), an Iraq War veteran, drew two votes from freshman lawmakers Jason CrowJason CrowStudents walk out of vigil for shooting victims after speakers talk gun control 20 years after Columbine, Dems bullish on gun reform Denver Post editorial board says Gardner endorsement was 'mistake' MORE (D-Colo.) and Max RoseMax RoseHillicon Valley: Trump signs cybersecurity executive order | Facebook bans 'dangerous' figures | Dems slam tech's response to extremist content | Trump meets Foxconn CEO over Wisconsin factory plans Dems slam 'vague explanations' by tech firms on extremist content House bill seeks to bolster security for synagogues, mosques in wake of attacks MORE (D-N.Y.).

 

The incoming chairwoman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Rep. Cheri BustosCheryl (Cheri) Lea BustosDemocratic House campaign arm says it raised .85 million in April Dem rep: You can't be a Democrat if you don't support abortion, LGBTQ rights Dem facing primary challenge says he'll vote for LGBT equality bill MORE (Ill.), drew votes from freshman lawmakers Joe CunninghamJoseph CunninghamHarris, House Dems push for mandatory carbon monoxide detectors in public housing Freshman House Dems surge past GOP in money race The 31 Trump districts that will determine the next House majority MORE (S.C.), Jared Golden (Maine), Mikie SherrillRebecca (Mikie) Michelle SherrillHouse Dems launch Servicewomen and Women Veterans caucus Booker takes early lead in 2020 endorsements The 31 Trump districts that will determine the next House majority MORE (N.J.) and Abigail SpanbergerAbigail Davis SpanbergerLawmakers introduce legislation to improve cyber workforce funding New group aims to support female veteran Democratic candidates Corey Stewart to lead pro-Trump super PAC MORE (Va.). 

 

Rep. Kurt SchraderWalter (Kurt) Kurt SchraderDems walk Trump trade tightrope Lobbying World Congress can finally ensure horses are not tortured for ribbons and prizes MORE (D-Ore.) voted for Rep. Marcia FudgeMarcia Louise FudgeHouse Administration Committee to make election security a 'primary focus' Dems rally behind Omar as Trump escalates attacks Congressional Black Caucus faces tough decision on Harris, Booker MORE (D-Ohio), a former Congressional Black Caucus chairwoman who contemplated challenging Pelosi for Speaker. But Fudge decided against a bid and ultimately voted for Pelosi on Thursday.

 

Pelosi won the support of many of her critics by agreeing last month to serve no more than four more years as the House Democratic leader. Under the terms of the agreement, Democratic leaders would be limited to three two-year terms. 

 

But each leader could serve another term if they secure support from two-thirds of the Democratic caucus. The deal applies retroactively to include the two terms that Pelosi previously served as Speaker from 2007 through 2011.

 

Below is a full list of the 15 Democratic defectors:

 

Anthony Brindisi (N.Y.): former Vice President Joe Biden

Jim Cooper (Tenn.): "present" 

Jason Crow (Colo.): Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.)

Joe Cunningham (S.C.): Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.)

Jared Golden (Maine): Bustos

Ron KindRonald (Ron) James KindDems walk Trump trade tightrope Dems highlight NYT article on Trump's business losses in 'tax gap' hearing Congress can retire the retirement crisis MORE (Wis.): Rep. John LewisJohn LewisPelosi receives John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award Schumer calls on McConnell to hold vote on Equality Act House approves anti-LGBT discrimination Equality Act MORE (D-Ga.)

Conor Lamb (Pa.): Rep. Joe KennedyJoseph (Joe) Patrick KennedyOvernight Defense: Transgender troops rally as ban nears | Trump may call more troops to border | National Guard expects 3M training shortfall from border deployment | Pentagon to find housing for 5,000 migrant children Transgender troops rally as Pentagon prepares to implement ban The Hill's Morning Report — Presented by Pass USMCA Coalition — Trump rallies for second term on 'promises kept' MORE III (D-Mass.)

Ben McAdams (Utah): Rep. Stephanie MurphyStephanie MurphyHillicon Valley: Trump takes flak for not joining anti-extremism pact | Phone carriers largely end sharing of location data | Huawei pushes back on ban | Florida lawmakers demand to learn counties hacked by Russians | Feds bust 0M cybercrime group Florida lawmakers push FBI, DHS to declassify names of the two counties hacked by Russia in 2016 Florida governor says Russia hacked two counties in 2016 MORE (D-Fla.)

Kathleen Rice (N.Y.): Democratic Georgia gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams

Max Rose (N.Y.): Duckworth 

Kurt Schrader (Ore.): Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-Ohio)

Mikie Sherrill (N.J.): Bustos

Abigail Spanberger (Va.): Bustos

Elissa Slotkin (Mich.) "present"

Jeff Van Drew (N.J.): "present"