Members of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate House Democrats, are cautioning the party's leadership against disregarding the caucus’ pay-as-you-go rule.

In a letter sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Nancy PelosiHoyer: House should vote on COVID-19 aid — with or without a bipartisan deal Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at Supreme Court McCarthy threatens motion to oust Pelosi if she moves forward with impeachment MORE (D-Calif.) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Steny Hamilton HoyerOVERNIGHT ENERGY: California seeks to sell only electric cars by 2035 | EPA threatens to close New York City office after Trump threats to 'anarchist' cities | House energy package sparks criticism from left and right House energy package sparks criticism from left and right Hoyer: House should vote on COVID-19 aid — with or without a bipartisan deal MORE (D-Md.) on Wednesday, the group noted the rule was passed with overwhelming Democratic support at the beginning of the 116th Congress.

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Blue Dogs also called on Democratic leaders to “only advance legislation that is fully paid for.” Pay-as-you-go calls for any increases in the deficit to be paid for.

The call by the centrist lawmakers comes in the wake of House Democrats opting to waive the pay-as-you-go rule to pass legislation aimed at protecting Dreamers — a top priority for the party.

“As we begin considering items on the Consensus Calendar, we request that you only designate them for consideration under a process that does not waive other House rules, including those that are intended to keep our fiscal house in order,” the letter, which was signed by 20 members, said.

“A rule created with good intentions should not be used to circumvent other important rules included in the package, such as the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rule, which requires Congress to pay for new priorities. “

The lawmakers argued they need to be cautious of adding to the debt and deficit, noting the national debt has exceeded $22 trillion.