It's all part of the challenge members are facing now in the House, and some have opted to retire rather than endure more caustic behavior. That was a forever life-changing moment on a personal level, but it was also a moment that changed Congress," Rep. Cheri Bustos, a Democrat from Illinois, told CNN. A handful of conservative members regularly defy the House speaker's mask mandate, racking up thousands of dollars in fines while some members publicly admit they aren't getting vaccinated. "Congressman Boebert referred to us as the 'Jihad squad' on the House floor. She is on the House floor spewing 'Jihad squad,' " Rep. Jamaal Bowman said.

Source: CNN November 24, 2021 12:14 UTC