WASHINGTON — California’s GOP delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives is generally in lockstep.
None of its 11 members voted on July 21 to guarantee women’s access to contraception. Two joined Democrats Thursday in supporting a massive semiconductor chip production package. And just one voted to impeach former President Donald Trump over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
On July 19, however, they split 5-6 over codifying federal rights to same-sex and interracial marriage. All 11 have been criticized at one time or another for anti-LGBTQ votes or rhetoric. Lawmakers’ explanations for their votes show a splintering in ideology and message. They also reflect anxiety among some incumbents about tough re-election races.
