How the once-rare ‘discharge petition’ is frustrating House GOP leadership
Source: Washington Examiner · Bias: Center Right
Summary
Discharge petitions, once a rare tool to seize control of the House floor, are increasingly plaguing Republican leaders and giving Democrats outsize sway despite being the minority. The legislative procedure, used successfully as recently as this past week, bypasses the committee process and forces legislation directly to a floor vote if a simple majority signs […]
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