House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries ) said the Democratic Party is weighing consequences for two of its members who voted with Republicans to advance a procedural rule, according to statements reported by Politico.

Democratic Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington and Jared Golden of Maine crossed party lines to support the rule, which helped revive the GOP legislative agenda in the House.

In a statement, Jeffries said the two lawmakers' decision to side with the Republican majority represented a "significant breach of trust." He added that the action "necessitates a serious response" and that the Committee on Caucus Rules has been asked to take the matter up "in short order."

Jeffries did not specify what punishment might be considered, but said consequences have not been ruled out for the two lawmakers.

Golden, who is retiring after this term, reportedly told journalists he supported the procedural vote because it set up a vote on a bill he cosponsored to shield Maine's lobster industry from environmental regulations. According to Golden, Gluesenkamp Perez's district also has fishermen who would benefit from the legislation.

The House passed the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act with 209 Republican votes and 10 Democratic votes. Separately, the chamber adopted a resolution condemning socialism, with 211 Republicans and eight Democrats in support, including Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez.