Democrats outraged as Republicans seek to take advantage of temporary majority before special house election

Summary

Minnesota House Democrats boycotted the legislative session, denying Republicans the quorum needed to act on their temporary 67-66 majority after a Democrat was disqualified.

The boycott, triggered by GOP plans to ignore a court ruling and refuse to seat a Democrat, aims to prevent what Democrats call “unprecedented abuse of power.”

Republicans proceeded with their agenda, disputing the quorum requirement.

The standoff, potentially leading to lawsuits, mirrors similar partisan walkouts in other states.

A special election in two weeks may restore the chamber’s tie.

  • partial_accumen@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    GOP plans to ignore a court ruling and refuse to seat a Democrat

    …and…

    Republicans proceeded with their agenda, disputing the quorum requirement.

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