"The House was in session at the Capitol on Thursday, but thanks to the latest procession of Republicans reporting for duty in front of a Manhattan criminal courthouse to show support for former President Donald J. Trump at his trial, the party risked ceding its control of the floor,” the New York Times reports.

“Almost a dozen House Republicans showed up at the courthouse on Thursday…”

“Republicans control the House by such a slim margin, 217-213, that just two defections can sink legislation if all members are present and voting — and just a few absences can erase their majority altogether. The show of support for Mr. Trump from such a large group of members meant that for much of Thursday, the G.O.P. may have handed the floor over to Democrats, leaving themselves exposed on the House floor.”

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    6 months ago

    Youre getting downvoted but if people would take time to consider what you are saying you are just flat wrong so ima go ahead and downvote. Thank you for your service.

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      6 months ago

      I mean I’m not wrong. I don’t care about downvotes at all. Thanks for commenting and wasting your time letting me know though.

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        6 months ago

        But you are wrong. There are plenty of people that don’t treat it like sport. Maybe you don’t associate with any.