The initiative follows warnings from Sen. Thom Tillis that Speaker Mike Johnson may face pressure to block the seating of the new Congress if Democrats take control. Democrats and Republicans who oppose Donald Trump have expressed anxiety that the current GOP majority could use its authority to thwart the seating of incoming Democratic members.
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Pursue Pledges to Prevent New Congress Seating Block
US Politics13 days ago
Reps. Don Bacon and Josh Gottheimer are leading a push for House members to commit in writing to the legitimacy of the upcoming midterm election outcomes. The Nebraska Republican and New Jersey Democrat are seeking these pledges to ensure that the winning party is seated in the chamber in January without obstruction.
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