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lastlib

(28,258 posts)
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 03:32 PM Oct 2025

Given that repuglikans have abdicated their responsibilities as members of Cingress.....

...for SIX WEEKS now, why doesn't Mr. Jeffries take these steps?

Declare the Speakership vacant, call the Dems to the chamber, and declare the House open, then
Swear in Rep.-elect Grijalva, vote on restoring SNAP, ACA subsidies, etc., and release the Epstein files.

It's no more lawless than the current regime.

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Given that repuglikans have abdicated their responsibilities as members of Cingress..... (Original Post) lastlib Oct 2025 OP
I agree with you. Something needs to be done. OLDMDDEM Oct 2025 #1
own the repugs tmars505 Oct 2025 #2

tmars505

(32 posts)
2. own the repugs
Fri Oct 31, 2025, 04:12 PM
Oct 2025

the constitution only requires that the new comgresswoman takes the oath of office, not who administers it. anyone who is legally empowered to administer oaths could do it, a notary public for instance

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