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Minnesota House Democrats Boycott Legislative Session Over GOP Control Dispute

Minnesota Democrats boycott the House session, protesting GOP's move to install leadership amid a disputed majority, raising legal and procedural questions.

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  1. Minnesota leaders seek deal to avert Democratic boycott in state House

    The House Democrats' unprecedented boycott underscores their determination to challenge what they view as Republican overreach and a blatant disregard for the established quorum rules.

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  2. Minnesota state House Democrats stage boycott amid fight over chamber control

    The Democrats' strategic defiance underscores their determination to safeguard electoral integrity in the face of what they perceive as Republican overreach.

    Minnesota state House Democrats stage boycott amid fight over chamber control

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  3. 'Unprecedented abuse of power': Dem lawmakers shut down state capitol over GOP power grab

    The ongoing standoff in the Minnesota legislature highlights the intense partisan struggle, with Democrats resolutely opposing what they perceive as Republican manipulation of the election process to gain power.

    'Unprecedented abuse of power': Dem lawmakers shut down state capitol over GOP power grab

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  4. Minnesota Dems play hardball, swear in secretly to avoid GOP majority

    The DFL's actions are not just a tactical maneuver in the legislative chess game but a troubling indication of the toxic environment in Minnesota politics, where partisanship often trumps integrity and cooperation.

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  5. Minnesota Democrats stage boycott over ‘abuse of power’ by Republicans

    The Democrats' decision to boycott the legislative session underscores their determination to resist what they view as an unprecedented abuse of power by the Republicans, highlighting the deepening divisions in Minnesota's political landscape.

    Minnesota Democrats stage boycott over ‘abuse of power’ by Republicans

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  6. Minnesota state House Democrats to stage walkout to bar new GOP speaker

    Minnesota Democrats are strategically staging a walkout to protect their interests and maintain the balance of power in the state House, unwilling to let Republicans capitalize on recent electoral challenges that threaten their representation.

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  8. Leaders seek power-sharing deal to avert opening day Democratic boycott of Minnesota House

    It’s outrageous that they’re trying to use this two-week, one-vote edge that they have to potentially kick out newly elected members and to try to seize control for two years.

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Updated: Jan 14th, 2025, 7:40 PM ET

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Minnesota House Democrats staged a boycott on the opening day of the 2025 session, protesting Republican maneuvers following a residency ruling that granted the GOP a temporary majority. With the House equally divided, Democrats argue that a quorum of 68 is necessary for proceedings, while Republicans claim 67 suffices. Amidst ongoing negotiations and plans for a special election on January 28, the legitimacy of GOP actions, including the election of a new speaker, is expected to be contested in court.

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