Minnesota House Democrats Threaten to Skip First Two Weeks of Legislative Session to Prevent GOP Quorum
Minnesota House Democrats Threaten to Skip First Two Weeks of Legislative Session to Prevent GOP Quorum
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Minnesota House Democrats are threatening to skip the first two weeks of the legislative session to prevent the GOP from achieving a quorum. This strategy is primarily due to the current political landscape where the Minnesota House of Representatives is evenly split, with 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans. This tight division has led to significant partisan maneuvering and disputes over control of the chamber.Republicans have claimed an "organizational majority" and have elected Rep. Lisa Demuth as the House speaker-designate, which Democrats are contesting. The Democrats' decision to skip the first two weeks is a tactic to protect the tie in the House and prevent the GOP from passing legislation or making key decisions during this period. This move is part of a broader strategy to maintain influence and control over the legislative agenda, especially given the narrow margin in the House.The situation is further complicated by ongoing court challenges and partisan disputes, which raise questions about whether the Minnesota House can function effectively this year. The Democrats' threat to stay away is a significant tactic to disrupt the GOP's legislative initiatives and maintain their own influence in a highly divided chamber.
