The bipartisan infrastructure package (signed into law by President Joe BidenMonday) was passed with the support of a few Republicans, including Congressman Fred Upton (R- MI) and Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R- NY).
Upton got disturbing, threatening messages as a result of that vote, while a man was arrested for allegedly sending a death threat to Garbarino.
The 18 former GOP House members who signed Monday’s statement are: Charlie Dent, Phil English, Barbara Comstock, Leonard Lance, Jim Gerlach, Joe Walsh, Jim Greenwood, Ray LaHood, Carlos Curbelo, Tim Petri, Charles Boustany, Jim Walsh, Tom Davis, Chris Shays, Charlie Bass, Wayne Gilcrest, Rick Lazio, and Rodney Freylinghuysen.
Dent, Walsh, and Comstock have been particularly vocal in the past year expressing dismay over the growth of Trumpism in the Republican party.
They say in their joint statement that it would be “unconscionable” if Republican leaders discipline these members over policy disagreements.