"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.”

  • riodoro1@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    Have you seen the „both sides bad” posts lately?

    Your election season starts more than a fucking year before the election. Americans are fucked up with their red/blue shit.

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      6 months ago

      My dude, their election season never fucking ends.

      They make their political shirts, hats and flags part of their fucking wardrobe.