The four House Democrats who voted against the border funding bill

Four House Democrats on Tuesday evening bucked party leadership and voted against a bill to provide $4.5 billion in emergency border funding.

The Democrats who voted against the bill were Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezHouse Democrats urge FDA to revise policy limiting gay, bisexual men from donating plasma Ocasio-Cortez calls for 'justice' in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery Ocasio-Cortez: Biden allegation 'not clear cut' MORE (N.Y.), Ilhan OmarIlhan OmarPelosi seeks to wrangle caucus behind next COVID-19 bill NY Democrats call for mortgage forgiveness in next coronavirus relief bill The Hill's Campaign Report: Biden reaches out to black, Latino communities MORE (Minn.), Ayanna PressleyAyanna PressleyHouse Democrats unveil legislation to forgive student loans for health care workers Paid sick days and paid leave are health and economic recovery requirements DeVos sued for seizing student borrowers' paychecks  MORE (Mass.) and Rashida Tlaib (Mich.) 

The handful of defections come in the wake of Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiOn The Money: 3.2 million more Americans file new jobless claims | Schumer, Pelosi set to unveil 'Rooseveltian' relief package | Pelosi pushes back on Trump's call for capital gains tax cuts Pelosi slams move to drop Flynn case: 'Barr's politicization of justice knows no bounds' Overnight Health Care: Schumer, Pelosi set to unveil 'Rooseveltian' relief package | GOP chairman says nation needs 'millions' more tests to safely reopen | Harvard study says only nine states ready to reopen safely MORE (D-Calif.) meeting on Monday evening with progressive and Latino lawmakers who were hesitant to support the measure.

The Speaker urged members of her party to support the legislation earlier in the day, arguing that defecting would be a win for President TrumpDonald John TrumpGuidelines drafted by CDC were rejected by Trump administration citing religious freedom, economic concerns: report Tara Reade represented by well-known lawyer, Trump campaign donor Barr says it was 'duty' to drop Flynn case: 'It upheld the rule of law' MORE.

“Understand what we’re up against in the White House. The president would love for this bill to go down today,” Pelosi said during a closed-door caucus meeting Tuesday, according to a senior Democratic aide. 

“A vote against this bill is a vote for Donald Trump and his inhumane, outside-the-circle of civilized attitude toward the children."

In a statement, Omar explained her reason for voting no.

“Throwing more money at the very organizations committing human rights abuses—and the very Administration directing these human rights abuses—is not a solution," she said. "This is a humanitarian crisis—a humanitarian crisis inflicted by our own leadership. It's also a refugee crisis fueled by state violence, corruption, and impunity in the Northern Triangle--one that this Administration has only fueled through mass deportation and slashing aid.

Republicans blasted Democratic leadership for bringing the bill to the floor, arguing they are playing politics during a time of crisis and should have brought legislation that passed out of committee in the Senate with strong bipartisan support up for a vote.

Three Republicans — Reps. Will HurdWilliam Ballard HurdThe Hill's Coronavirus Report: Chef José Andrés says most political leaders today are not acting with urgency; Dems crafting 'Rooseveltian' relief package The Hill's Coronavirus Report: BIO CEO Greenwood says US failed for years to heed warnings of coming pandemic; Trump: Fauci won't testify to 'a bunch of Trump haters' The 'new normal' takes shape on Capitol Hill MORE (Texas), Chris SmithChristopher (Chris) Henry SmithNY, NJ lawmakers call for more aid to help fight coronavirus Stranded Americans accuse airlines of price gouging Lawmakers propose waiving travel fees for coronavirus evacuations abroad MORE (N.J.) and Brian FitzpatrickBrian K. FitzpatrickHouse lawmakers introduce bill for local chambers of commerce to receive PPP funding Pelosi seeks to wrangle caucus behind next COVID-19 bill Business interruption insurance bills will help small businesses through national emergencies MORE (Pa.) — joined Democrats in voting in favor of the bill.