Analysis : 21 Democrats voted to hold Holder in contempt ; 19 received NRA contributions . Democrats in competitive districts may be trying to show independence , expert says . Votes against party lines can be heartfelt but are mostly for political survival , expert says . NEW : Barrow declined a request for comment but released a statement before the vote depoliticizing his support . ` The House Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the contempt resolution Thursday morning.
Analysis : 21 Democrats voted to hold Holder in contempt ; 19 received NRA contributions . Democrats in competitive districts may be trying to show independence , expert says . Votes against party lines can be heartfelt but are mostly for political survival , expert says . NEW : The House Judiciary Committee is expected to vote on the contempt resolution Thursday morning.