House Mavericks Defy Parties' Lines in Record-Breaking Number of Incidents in 2025
A small group of House mavericks are breaking party lines more often than anyone else in 2025, defying leadership and reshaping close outcomes as they expose fault lines within both parties.
A small group of lawmakers in the 2025 House of Representatives have become known for consistently defying their party's leadership, breaking rank on key votes and reshaping close outcomes, revealing deep fault lines within both parties. This trend marks a departure from typical party-line voting, where divisions between Democrats and Republicans are often stark. By regularly bucking their party's line, these maverick lawmakers have become influential in shaping policy decisions and exposing the complexities of party politics. Their actions suggest a growing willingness among politicians to challenge conventional wisdom and forge their own paths.
