Twenty three House Democrats on Tuesday joined Republicans in a resolution admonishing Jesus “Chuy” Garcia’s last-minute resignation that paved the way for his chief of staff to be his successor in Congress.

The 236-183 vote happened a day after House leadership tried unsuccessfully to kill the resolution, which ripped wide open a noticeable split in the Democratic Party as they tried to stand united against President Donald Trump’s policies.

While 183 Democrats voted against the resolution, 23 voted in favor.

The motion to table the resolution failed on Monday by a vote of 211-206. At a press conference, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the resolution.

“I do not support the so-called resolution of disapproval, and I strongly support Congressman Chuy Garcia,” Jeffries s

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