State Rep. Harry Benton has been booted from the House Democratic caucus and stripped of his committee assignments, according to Capitol News Illinois. The move reflects internal party discipline following the legislator’s actions or voting record. According to Capitol News Illinois, the removal represents significant party action against one of its own members. Benton’s loss of committee assignments means he will no longer have a voice in legislative committees where much of the detailed work of lawmaking occurs. The caucus removal signals a deeper rift within the Democratic delegation at the statehouse.
State Rep. Harry Benton Removed From House Democratic Caucus
