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The D-Trip’s Naughty List

The Democrats are tracking who hasn't paid their dues—literally. And they intend to use the information.

Bobby Scott
Members are already chattering that Rep. Bobby Scott, who wants to stay atop the House Education and Workforce Committee, has donated less than 10 percent of his goal and has about $158,000 cash on hand—a less-than-desirable amount to shore up Democrats on his committee. Photo: Cheriss May/NurPhoto/Getty Images
Marianna Sotomayor
May 20, 2026

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After scooping last week that Democratic leadership is considering punishing members who have done little or nothing to help win back the majority, I heard from a number of frustrated lawmakers and aides who are ready to name names. Earlier today, moments after it was sent to offices, I obtained the D.C.C.C. list showing how much lawmakers have donated to the committee this term, through the start of April. Around 30 Democrats have paid nothing, while another 44 have donated 25 percent of their goal or far less. (The totals may have changed in the past month, given the redistricting wars and leadership’s push for members to get it together.)