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Rhiannon12866

(228,279 posts)
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 06:46 PM Dec 20

BREAKING: House avoids government shutdown after GOP chaos - The Beat - MSNBC



The Republican-controlled House on Friday evening passed a short-term bill to avert a government shutdown. MSNBC's Ari Melber delivers a breaking news update and is joined by Julia Jester, Juanita Tolliver and Molly Ball. - Aired on 12/20/2024.
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Wiz Imp

(3,732 posts)
3. This shows how difficult it is going to be for the Republicans to pass their horrible agenda
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 07:02 PM
Dec 20

As of January 3 they will have only a 2 seat edge, meaning if 1 Republican votes with Dems, legislation will not pass. They can only have 1 person not vote and still pass anything, assuming all Dems vote. The fighting amongst themselves will be fun to watch.

Rhiannon12866

(228,279 posts)
4. And it could get worse for the Republicans since TFG has appointed Republican Reps to other jobs...
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 07:07 PM
Dec 20

Wiz Imp

(3,732 posts)
6. I was accounting for Waltz and Stefanik already.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 07:12 PM
Dec 20

But if anybody else leaves for any reason, Democrats could actually regain the majority if they can win special elections.

Rhiannon12866

(228,279 posts)
7. I know. I have Stefanik and cringe at the thought of her replacement, she's been enough of a national embarassment
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 07:16 PM
Dec 20

However, she replaced a moderate Democrat who retired, so there is hope... *fingers crossed*

mucifer

(25,032 posts)
8. Or the republicans wanted a longer Christmas break so they voted for it to get home sooner.
Fri Dec 20, 2024, 09:00 PM
Dec 20
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