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angrychair

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34. Technically true

Reply to LudwigPastorius (Reply #32)

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 02:05 PM

21 hrs ago

As long as it doesn't violate the Hastert Rule.
But their majority is incredibly tenuous so there is no guarantee they would have enough votes as tht majority

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Just another trmp lapdog. spanone Yesterday #1

Let's not bash Democrats orangecrush Yesterday #8

Carr not Schumer. spanone Yesterday #9

Oh orangecrush 23 hrs ago #22

👍🏼 spanone 23 hrs ago #23

All of our elected officials should be held to account Grim Chieftain 23 hrs ago #17

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My friend angrychair 22 hrs ago #28

I hear ya Quiet Em 22 hrs ago #29

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100% spot on ScubaDave 23 hrs ago #25

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Technically true angrychair 21 hrs ago #34

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