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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
By Katharine Wilson

Texas Democratic Party considers sanctioning Henry Cuellar over federal indictment, votes breaking with party


The Texas Democratic Party will consider a resolution this month to condemn Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, for voting against the interests of the Democratic Party, his impending federal corruption trial and other actions that “disregard the values,” of the party.

The party sanction, if passed, would revoke resources from Cuellar and his campaigns. The State Democratic Executive Committee would also ban Cuellar from party events — except public events he cannot be legally barred from — and encourage affiliates to deny requests by Cuellar to attend events.

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