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The Dump Pelosi movement was led by Reps. [[Seth Moulton]], [[Tim Ryan]], [[Ed Perlmutter]], [[Kathleen Rice]],  [[Bill Foster]], [[Filemon Vela]], [[Kurt Schrader]], [[Conor Lamb]], [[Jim Cooper]], [[Brian Higgins]], [[Stephen Lynch]], [[Linda Sánchez]], Reps.-Elect [[Abigail Spanberger]], [[Jason Crow]], [[Mikie Sherrill]], [[Andy Kim]], [[Haley Stevens]], [[Joe Cunningham]], [[Max Rose]], [[Jeff Van Drew]] and [[Anthony Brindisi]]. NeverPelosi Democrats vowed to {{Quotebox|"support new leadership because voters in hard-won districts, and across the country, want to see real change in Washington."}} The organizers of the [[coup]] were two white men, Moulton and Ryan who, for appearance sake, proposed replacing a woman with woman. Reps. Fudge, [[Cheri Bustos]] and [[Karen Bass]] all were put forward. [[Justice Democrats]], a group that backed Reps.-elect [[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]] and [[Ayanna S. Pressley]], urged progressive Democrats to withhold their votes to {{quotebox|“extract concessions...Medicare For All, rejecting corporate donations, free college, dismantling mass incarceration and mass deportation."}}

The Dump Pelosi movement was led by Reps. [[Seth Moulton]], [[Tim Ryan]], [[Ed Perlmutter]], [[Kathleen Rice]],  [[Bill Foster]], [[Filemon Vela]], [[Kurt Schrader]], [[Conor Lamb]], [[Jim Cooper]], [[Brian Higgins]], [[Stephen Lynch]], [[Linda Sánchez]], Reps.-Elect [[Abigail Spanberger]], [[Jason Crow]], [[Mikie Sherrill]], [[Andy Kim]], [[Haley Stevens]], [[Joe Cunningham]], [[Max Rose]], [[Jeff Van Drew]] and [[Anthony Brindisi]]. NeverPelosi Democrats vowed to {{Quotebox|"support new leadership because voters in hard-won districts, and across the country, want to see real change in Washington."}} The organizers of the [[coup]] were two white men, Moulton and Ryan who, for appearance sake, proposed replacing a woman with woman. Reps. Fudge, [[Cheri Bustos]] and [[Karen Bass]] all were put forward. [[Justice Democrats]], a group that backed Reps.-elect [[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]] and [[Ayanna S. Pressley]], urged progressive Democrats to withhold their votes to {{quotebox|“extract concessions...Medicare For All, rejecting corporate donations, free college, dismantling mass incarceration and mass deportation."}}

Some members in the coup plot were willing to vote for Pelosi if she would agree to a "Sell by" date. Others who vowed on the campaign trail not to vote for Pelosi as Speaker were given an option: they could vote against Pelosi in the closed door caucus meeting, "Present" on the floor vote (thus keeping their promise to voters) and keep their committee assignments as well. During the rebellion [[President Trump]] said he could guarantee enough Republican votes to save Pelosi.<ref>https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/trump-casts-pelosis-speaker-savior</ref> Pelosi's biographer made it clear that if the [[coup]] plotters against Pelosi failed, "life would become uncomfortable."<ref>Listen to Why Nancy Pelosi Won't Back Down by CQ Roll Call Podcast #np on #SoundCloud

Some members in the coup plot were willing to vote for Pelosi if she would agree to a "Sell by" date. Others who vowed on the campaign trail not to vote for Pelosi as Speaker were given an option: they could vote against Pelosi in the closed door caucus meeting, "Present" on the floor vote (thus keeping their promise to voters) and keep their committee assignments as well. Pelosi's biographer made it clear that if the [[coup]] plotters against Pelosi failed, "life would become uncomfortable."<ref>Listen to Why Nancy Pelosi Won't Back Down by CQ Roll Call Podcast #np on #SoundCloud

https://soundcloud.com/cq-rollcall/why-nancy-pelosi-wont-back</ref>

https://soundcloud.com/cq-rollcall/why-nancy-pelosi-wont-back</ref>

With 232 seats in the bag, Pelosi could only afford to lose 16 votes. 17 members publicly joined the NeverPelosi movement.

With 232 seats in the bag, Pelosi could only afford to lose 16 votes. 17 members publicly joined the NeverPelosi movement. [[President Trump]] weighed in and said he could guarantee enough Republican votes to save Pelosi.<ref>https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/trump-casts-pelosis-speaker-savior</ref>

Typically Speaker races are strictly internal affairs. With Pelosi's election on the ropes, outside liberal groups muscled in. [[MoveOn.org]], [[NARAL Pro-Choice America|NAMBLA/Pro-Choice America]], [[People for the American Way]],  [[Service Employees International Union]], [[Protect Our Care]], [[End Citizens United]], [[League of Conservation Voters]], [[Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence]], [[United Farm Workers]], [[Communications Workers of America]], [[American Federation of Government Employees]], [[United Auto Workers]], [[National Association of Letter Carriers,]] and [[Tax March]] voiced support for Pelosi. The groups essentially threatened to withhold money from NeverPelosi Democrats. The bosses of [[Center for American Progress]], [[AFL-CIO]], and [[Moms Demand Action]] also voiced support.

Typically Speaker races are strictly internal affairs. With Pelosi's election on the ropes, outside liberal groups muscled in. [[MoveOn.org]], [[NARAL Pro-Choice America|NAMBLA/Pro-Choice America]], [[People for the American Way]],  [[Service Employees International Union]], [[Protect Our Care]], [[End Citizens United]], [[League of Conservation Voters]], [[Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence]], [[United Farm Workers]], [[Communications Workers of America]], [[American Federation of Government Employees]], [[United Auto Workers]], [[National Association of Letter Carriers,]] and [[Tax March]] voiced support for Pelosi. The groups essentially threatened to withhold money from NeverPelosi Democrats. The bosses of [[Center for American Progress]], [[AFL-CIO]], and [[Moms Demand Action]] also voiced support.