In a stunning display of bipartisan defiance, 13 House Republicans crossed party lines on Wednesday evening to support a Democrat-led effort to undo President Donald Trump’s recent executive order curbing federal worker unions’ bargaining power.This unexpected move, centered on the Protect America’s Workforce Act, saw a procedural vote pass 222-200, setting the stage for further debate and votes in the House on Thursday, Fox News reported.
Earlier this year, in March 2025, President Trump issued an executive order that restricted collective bargaining rights for unions across multiple federal agencies, including Defense, State, and Homeland Security, among others. The order sparked immediate backlash from labor advocates who saw it as a direct attack on workers’ ability to negotiate fair terms. For many conservatives, though, it was a necessary step to rein in bureaucratic overreach—yet not all in the GOP seem to agree.
Republicans Break Ranks on Union Bill
Leading the charge against Trump’s policy is Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, who cleverly utilized a discharge petition—a rare procedural tool—to force a vote despite opposition from GOP leadership. This maneuver, requiring majority support in the House, isn’t just a poke in the eye to party bosses; it’s a reminder that even in a polarized Congress, some issues can still bridge the divide.
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