Minnesota House Democrats are no-shows amid legislative session's bitter beginning
Half the Minnesota House stood empty at the start of the legislative session on Tuesday, after Democrats didn't show up amid a bitter power dispute with Republicans over who can and should control the chamber.
Minnesota House Democrats boycott first day of session, but Republicans move forward anyway
Negotiations between House DFL and GOP leaders failed to reach a deal before the Legislature convened at noon Tuesday.
Democrats boycott first day of Minnesota House session but GOP votes to appoint speaker anyway
Leaders were trying Tuesday to avert an opening day boycott of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session by House Democrats who want to stop Republicans from exploiting a temporary majority to advance their agenda.
Minnesota’s Legislative Session Opens Chaotically as House Democrats Boycott
A one-seat Republican majority in the Statehouse and a looming special election made for a tense start to a new era of divided government.
Minnesota Leaders Seek Deal to Avert Democratic Boycott in State House
Minnesota's House Democrats boycotted the opening session of 2025 to prevent Republicans from using a temporary majority to elect a speaker.
Minnesota House of Representatives opens with all Republicans present, DFL no shows
At noon Tuesday, Secretary of State Steve Simon gaveled in the session with all Republicans present. The House currently sits at 67 Republicans and 66 DFL members.
Minnesota House Democrats, Republicans at odds for start of 2025 legislative session
The new legislative session is off to a rocky start at the Minnesota State Capitol. Half of the Minnesota House sat empty Tuesday afternoon as Democrats and Republicans accused each other of illegitimate power grabs.
Minnesota House Democrats confirm boycott for first day of legislative session
After Republicans discussed unseating a DFL representative, Democrats said they would not show up on the first day to “protect the will of the voters.”
House Democrats absent to start session; GOP members carry on, choose speaker
DFL House members followed through on a threat to boycott the beginning of the legislative session in an attempt to deny a quorum on Tuesday, but Republicans proceeded to elect Lisa Demuth as speaker despite Secretary of State Steve Simon's declaration that no quorum was present.
Minnesota House Republicans will need Democrats on first day of session, Steve Simon says
Simon’s opinion comes while Democrats are threatening a no-show if Republicans do not agree to a power-sharing agreement.
Minnesota House Democrats hold secret swearing-in ceremony as Senate finds power-sharing agreement
Approaching the first day of the session, one of Minnesota’s two legislative bodies is operating across the aisle.
MN House power sharing dispute could mean rough start for 2025 legislative session
If DFLers make good on their no-show threat it’ll deny the House quorum of 68 members needed to conduct business.
DFL caucus sworn in early amid bitter power struggle in the Minnesota House
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