GOP Mulls New Punishments for Dissident Lawmakers

“House Republicans are chewing over a proposal to hold members accountable for not voting along party lines or signing discharge petitions — two acts of rebellion that GOP leadership has had to grapple with this year,” The Hill reports.

“Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) pitched the idea on Tuesday to the Steering Committee, where it received a warm reception, but the panel decided to hold off on voting on the resolution until after the midterm elections.”