Minnesota, House and Republicans

Minnesota high court sides with Democrats in struggle with Republicans over control of state House
The Minnesota Supreme Court has sided with Democrats in a power struggle with Republicans over control of the state House of Representatives
Minnesota Republicans fire back at DFL petitions over House control
Less than a week after Minnesota Democrats filed a lawsuit asking the Minnesota Supreme Court to declare the state’s Republicans acted in an unlawful manner when members of the House of Representatives declared a quorum and seated positions of power,
Democrats' Minnesota House boycott echoes earlier walkouts in other states
Minnesota Democrats are trying to prevent Republicans from taking advantage of a temporary one-seat majority caused by a vacancy in a Democratic-leaning seat, and the chamber is expected to return to 67-67 after a special election.
Minnesota Supreme Court rules the House needs a 68-vote quorum
It's time for the Democrats' walkout to end and for the legislature to get on with its work,' Rep. Lisa Demuth said after court ruling.
Minnesota Supreme Court sides with DFL in struggle over House control
Minnesota’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state House of Representatives must have at least 68 members present in order to conduct business, handing a victory to Democratic-Farmer-Labor representatives boycotting the session.
MN Supreme Court rules on House quorum, voiding GOP actions
The Court said the Minnesota Constitution requires 68 members present to conduct business, one more than the GOP's 67 members holding sessions without the DFL.
Republican leaders still at odds on reconciliation debate after Trump meeting
Republicans in the House and Senate are still not necessarily on the same page when it comes to reconciliation after their meeting with President Donald Trump.
Democrats boycott first day of Minnesota House session but GOP votes to appoint speaker anyway
House Democrats have boycotted the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session in an effort to stop Republicans ...
Congress gives final approval to Laken Riley Act: How Arizona representatives voted
As it did weeks ago, the bill received unanimous support from Arizona's House Republicans. Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Ariz., also ...
Minnesota Supreme Court hears arguments in case that will determine whether House GOP can legally operate
The Supreme Court justices listened to oral arguments for more than an hour and are expected to issue a ruling quickly.
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MN GOP responds to petitions debating House leadership
The Minnesota House of Representatives’ Republicans responded to last week’s petitions to unseat Lisa Demuth as Speaker.
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Local, state GOP leaders react to Burrows’ speaker victory
A move in the Texas House on Tuesday sparked some concerns locally, with Smith County Republican Party Chairman David Stein predicting challenges for the party if Republicans fail to unite in ...
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MN DFL files petition to Supreme Court over GOP House control
DFL leaders ... 13, states "A majority of each house constitutes a quorum to transact business," and that Minnesota ...
House GOP leadership touts majority, regardless of size: ‘Failure is not an option’
The Republican leadership of the House of Representatives pushed aside concern regarding the GOP’s “small majority.” ...