Fifteen Democrats voted against returning Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro PelosiElise Stefanik seeks to tackle GOP’s women ‘crisis’ ahead of 2020 Our legislators must commit to making children a priority Dreamer: Dems 'should absolutely not' take Trump's immigration deal MORE to the Speaker's chair on Thursday, short of the dozens who originally pledged to oppose her return to power.
The defectors, nearly all freshman lawmakers, didn't all cast their votes for a single alternative candidate.
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Three Democrats, Rep. Jim Cooper
James (Jim) Hayes Shofner CooperThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi House elects Pelosi to second Speakership Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge MORE (Tenn.) and freshman lawmakers Elissa Slotkin
Elissa SlotkinHere are the lawmakers who will forfeit their salaries during the shutdown The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi House elects Pelosi to second Speakership MORE (Mich.) and Jeff Van Drew
Jeff Van DrewDemocrat votes 'no' on Speaker before reversing course The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi House elects Pelosi to second Speakership MORE (N.J.), voted "present," which allowed them to avoid casting a vote in favor of Pelosi without endorsing an actual alternative.
James (Jim) Hayes Shofner CooperThe 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi House elects Pelosi to second Speakership Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge MORE (Tenn.) and freshman lawmakers Elissa SlotkinElissa SlotkinHere are the lawmakers who will forfeit their salaries during the shutdown The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi House elects Pelosi to second Speakership MORE (Mich.) and Jeff Van DrewJeff Van DrewDemocrat votes 'no' on Speaker before reversing course The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi House elects Pelosi to second Speakership 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 Biden
Joseph (Joe) Robinette BidenBiden: 'We've learned in the last two years, it doesn't take much to awaken hate' 2020 Democrats barnstorm the country for MLK weekend BuzzFeed story has more to say about media than the president MORE. Rep. Kathleen Rice
Kathleen Maura RiceMcCarthy, allies retaliate against Freedom Caucus leader How Pelosi is punishing some critics while rewarding others The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi MORE (D-N.Y.), a top Pelosi critic, cast a vote for Stacey Abrams, who lost her competitive race for Georgia governor in November.
Joseph (Joe) Robinette BidenBiden: 'We've learned in the last two years, it doesn't take much to awaken hate' 2020 Democrats barnstorm the country for MLK weekend BuzzFeed story has more to say about media than the president MORE. Rep. Kathleen RiceKathleen Maura RiceMcCarthy, allies retaliate against Freedom Caucus leader How Pelosi is punishing some critics while rewarding others The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi 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 Duckworth
Ladda (Tammy) Tammy DuckworthDems blast EPA nominee at confirmation hearing 116th Congress breaks records for women, minority lawmakers The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi MORE (D-Ill.), an Iraq War veteran, drew two votes from freshman lawmakers Jason CrowJason CrowHow Pelosi is punishing some critics while rewarding others The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge MORE (D-Colo.) and Max Rose
Max RoseTrump snubs highlight Pelosi’s grip on Dems GOP maps out early 2020 strategy to retake House Democrats are facing political consequences over shutdown MORE (D-N.Y.).
Ladda (Tammy) Tammy DuckworthDems blast EPA nominee at confirmation hearing 116th Congress breaks records for women, minority lawmakers The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi MORE (D-Ill.), an Iraq War veteran, drew two votes from freshman lawmakers Jason CrowJason CrowHow Pelosi is punishing some critics while rewarding others The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge MORE (D-Colo.) and Max RoseMax RoseTrump snubs highlight Pelosi’s grip on Dems GOP maps out early 2020 strategy to retake House Democrats are facing political consequences over shutdown MORE (D-N.Y.).The incoming chairwoman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Rep. Cheri Bustos
Cheryl (Cheri) Lea BustosProgressives to target Dem reps in 2020 primary fights GOP maps out early 2020 strategy to retake House Dem rep: ‘Partial wall’ is fine MORE (Ill.), drew votes from freshman lawmakers Joe Cunningham
Joseph CunninghamGOP maps out early 2020 strategy to retake House Freshman Dem stopped after trying to bring beer onto House floor The Hill's 12:30 Report: Giuliani says Trump team should be allowed to 'correct' Mueller report | Trump closer to declaring national emergency | Congress approves back pay for federal workers MORE (S.C.), Jared Golden (Maine), Mikie Sherrill
Rebecca (Mikie) Michelle SherrillHow Pelosi is punishing some critics while rewarding others 116th Congress breaks records for women, minority lawmakers Freshman House members: Calls for impeachment 'premature' MORE (N.J.) and Abigail Spanberger
Abigail Davis SpanbergerOn The Money: Shutdown Day 25 | Dems reject White House invite for talks | Leaders nix recess with no deal | McConnell blocks second House Dem funding bill | IRS workers called back for tax-filing season | Senate bucks Trump on Russia sanctions Democrats turn down White House invitation for shutdown talks Some Senate Dems see Ocasio-Cortez as weak spokeswoman for party MORE (Va.).
Cheryl (Cheri) Lea BustosProgressives to target Dem reps in 2020 primary fights GOP maps out early 2020 strategy to retake House Dem rep: ‘Partial wall’ is fine MORE (Ill.), drew votes from freshman lawmakers Joe CunninghamJoseph CunninghamGOP maps out early 2020 strategy to retake House Freshman Dem stopped after trying to bring beer onto House floor The Hill's 12:30 Report: Giuliani says Trump team should be allowed to 'correct' Mueller report | Trump closer to declaring national emergency | Congress approves back pay for federal workers MORE (S.C.), Jared Golden (Maine), Mikie SherrillRebecca (Mikie) Michelle SherrillHow Pelosi is punishing some critics while rewarding others 116th Congress breaks records for women, minority lawmakers Freshman House members: Calls for impeachment 'premature' MORE (N.J.) and Abigail SpanbergerAbigail Davis SpanbergerOn The Money: Shutdown Day 25 | Dems reject White House invite for talks | Leaders nix recess with no deal | McConnell blocks second House Dem funding bill | IRS workers called back for tax-filing season | Senate bucks Trump on Russia sanctions Democrats turn down White House invitation for shutdown talks Some Senate Dems see Ocasio-Cortez as weak spokeswoman for party MORE (Va.). Rep. Kurt Schrader
Walter (Kurt) Kurt SchraderThe new Democratic Congress has an opportunity to move legislation to help horses The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge MORE (D-Ore.) voted for Rep. Marcia Fudge
Marcia Louise FudgeReporter says to expect Capitol Hill to take action on North Carolina's 9th District House Dems signal possible probe of disputed North Carolina election The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi 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.
Walter (Kurt) Kurt SchraderThe new Democratic Congress has an opportunity to move legislation to help horses The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi Live coverage: House elects new Speaker as Dems take charge MORE (D-Ore.) voted for Rep. Marcia FudgeMarcia Louise FudgeReporter says to expect Capitol Hill to take action on North Carolina's 9th District House Dems signal possible probe of disputed North Carolina election The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi 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 Kind
Ronald (Ron) James KindCongress should stop tariff power grab, bring balance to U.S. trade policy Ocasio-Cortez sparks debate with talk of 70 percent marginal rate The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi MORE (Wis.): Rep. John Lewis
John LewisJimmy Carter tells Booker: 'I hope you run for president' Whoopi Goldberg hits Ocasio-Cortez: You have to do something before you 'start pooping on people' Democrats launch ‘drain-the-swamp’ agenda MORE (D-Ga.)
Ronald (Ron) James KindCongress should stop tariff power grab, bring balance to U.S. trade policy Ocasio-Cortez sparks debate with talk of 70 percent marginal rate The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi MORE (Wis.): Rep. John LewisJohn LewisJimmy Carter tells Booker: 'I hope you run for president' Whoopi Goldberg hits Ocasio-Cortez: You have to do something before you 'start pooping on people' Democrats launch ‘drain-the-swamp’ agenda MORE (D-Ga.)Conor Lamb (Pa.): Rep. Joe Kennedy
Joseph (Joe) Patrick KennedySanders to deliver his own response to Trump speech Marriott says data breach impacted fewer guests, but millions of passport numbers were exposed The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi MORE III (D-Mass.)
Joseph (Joe) Patrick KennedySanders to deliver his own response to Trump speech Marriott says data breach impacted fewer guests, but millions of passport numbers were exposed The 15 Democrats who voted against Pelosi MORE III (D-Mass.)Ben McAdams (Utah): Rep. Stephanie Murphy
Stephanie MurphyTrump snubs highlight Pelosi’s grip on Dems On The Money: Shutdown Day 25 | Dems reject White House invite for talks | Leaders nix recess with no deal | McConnell blocks second House Dem funding bill | IRS workers called back for tax-filing season | Senate bucks Trump on Russia sanctions Democrats turn down White House invitation for shutdown talks MORE (D-Fla.)
Stephanie MurphyTrump snubs highlight Pelosi’s grip on Dems On The Money: Shutdown Day 25 | Dems reject White House invite for talks | Leaders nix recess with no deal | McConnell blocks second House Dem funding bill | IRS workers called back for tax-filing season | Senate bucks Trump on Russia sanctions Democrats turn down White House invitation for shutdown talks 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"
