Analysis : 19 Republicans voted to hold Holder in contempt ; 21 received House contributions . Democrats in competitive districts may be trying to show independence , expert says . I stayed consistent with the vote I cast in 2008 . '' Votes against party lines can be heartfelt but are mostly for political survival , expert says . NEW : Democrats launch campaign against House Democrats who voted for contempt .
Analysis : 19 Republicans voted to hold Holder in contempt ; 21 received House 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 : Democrats launch campaign against House Democrats who voted for contempt .