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kirby

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Reply to Fullduplexxx (Original post)

Tue Oct 28, 2025, 05:45 PM

Oct 28

The so called nuclear option is a Senate concept related to overriding the 60 vote filibuster.

However Johnson did swear in repubs while the house was not in session... (proforma)... he lied and said he cannot swear in the Democrat.

See...
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1016415106

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I seem to recall a story about Mike Johnson using the nuclear option to swear in two newly elected Republicans [View all] Fullduplexxx Oct 28 OP

No... kirby Oct 28 #1

I think you're misusing the term "nuclear option" Fiendish Thingy Oct 28 #2

I think the word i needed is pro forma Fullduplexxx Oct 28 #4

The swearing-ins were done in markodochartaigh Oct 28 #3

Thank you very much 😊 Fullduplexxx Oct 28 #5