The Facts

• The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced Wednesday that it plans to hold a virtual vote to nominate Pres. Joe Biden to the party's 2024 ticket, but not until at least Aug. 1. The party's official nominating convention is scheduled for Aug. 19.The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced Wednesday it plans to hold a virtual vote to nominate Pres. Joe Biden to the party's 2024 ticket, but not until at least Aug. 1. The party's official nominating convention is scheduled for Aug. 19.

• The DNC was reportedly considering holding the virtual vote on July 21, to which a group of Democrats wrote a letter requesting the party delay that decision. The letter, written by Rep. Jared Huffman of California, called it "a power play of the highest order."The DNC reportedly considered holding the virtual vote July 21, prompting a group of Democrats to write a letter requesting the party delay that decision. The letter, written by Rep. Jared Huffman(D-Calif.), called it "a power play of the highest order."

• The letter was endorsed by several Democrats, including some who have called for Biden to step out of the presidential race following his June 27 debate performance. At least 20 Democratic congressmen have so far called for him to step down.