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.

  • Mossy Feathers (She/They)
    46·
    24 hours ago

    Republicans proceeded with their agenda, disputing the quorum requirement.

    To the surprise of no one. This is likely them dipping their toes in the water to see what happens if they decide to just ignore the rules within a legislative body. Will anyone actually stop them? Will the courts care? If the answer to both is “no”, then try it in a few other states and if all goes well, you know that no one will likely interfere at a federal level either.