The four House Democrats who voted against the border funding bill

Four House Democrats on Tuesday evening bucked party leadership and voted against a bill to provide $4.5 billion in emergency border funding.

The Democrats who voted against the bill were Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezAlexandria Ocasio-CortezPelosi faces caucus divisions in Biden era Trump, Pence, Haley top GOP 2024 betting odds at Bovada Ocasio-Cortez tweets displeasure of Manchin after he attacks 'crazy socialist agenda' MORE (N.Y.), Ilhan OmarIlhan OmarPelosi faces caucus divisions in Biden era Record number of Black women elected to Congress in 2020 Six people whose election wins made history MORE (Minn.), Ayanna PressleyAyanna PressleyPelosi faces caucus divisions in Biden era Record number of Black women elected to Congress in 2020 'Squad' members give Cori Bush affordable tips on congressional attire: 'Thrifting, renting, and patience' MORE (Mass.) and Rashida Tlaib (Mich.) 

The handful of defections come in the wake of Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiHouse adjusts format for dinner with new members after criticism Overnight Defense: Another Defense official resigns | Pentagon chief says military 'remains strong' despite purge | Top contender for Biden DOD secretary would be historic pick On The Money: House Democrats to renew effort to obtain Trump's tax returns | How Biden might use executive power to advance economic agenda MORE (D-Calif.) meeting on Monday evening with progressive and Latino lawmakers who were hesitant to support the measure.

The Speaker urged members of her party to support the legislation earlier in the day, arguing that defecting would be a win for President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump: New York won't receive COVID-19 vaccine immediately Biden considering Yellen as possible Treasury secretary: report Trump puts Giuliani in charge of election lawsuits: report MORE.

“Understand what we’re up against in the White House. The president would love for this bill to go down today,” Pelosi said during a closed-door caucus meeting Tuesday, according to a senior Democratic aide. 

“A vote against this bill is a vote for Donald Trump and his inhumane, outside-the-circle of civilized attitude toward the children."

In a statement, Omar explained her reason for voting no.

“Throwing more money at the very organizations committing human rights abuses—and the very Administration directing these human rights abuses—is not a solution," she said. "This is a humanitarian crisis—a humanitarian crisis inflicted by our own leadership. It's also a refugee crisis fueled by state violence, corruption, and impunity in the Northern Triangle--one that this Administration has only fueled through mass deportation and slashing aid.

Republicans blasted Democratic leadership for bringing the bill to the floor, arguing they are playing politics during a time of crisis and should have brought legislation that passed out of committee in the Senate with strong bipartisan support up for a vote.

Three Republicans — Reps. Will HurdWilliam Ballard HurdHouse GOP lawmaker: Biden should be recognized as president-elect Next Congress expected to have record diversity Republicans rebuke Trump over claims of voter fraud MORE (Texas), Chris SmithChristopher (Chris) Henry SmithWoman tased, arrested for trespassing for not wearing mask at Ohio football game China sanctioning Rubio, Cruz in retaliatory move over Hong Kong China sanctions Cruz, Rubio, others over Xinjiang legislation MORE (N.J.) and Brian FitzpatrickBrian K. FitzpatrickOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Down ballot races carry environmental implications | US officially exits Paris climate accord  Fitzpatrick wins reelection in Pennsylvania Lawmakers urge IRS to get stimulus payments to domestic violence survivors MORE (Pa.) — joined Democrats in voting in favor of the bill.