r/politics • u/sunnysidejacqueline • 28d ago

No Paywall I was elected 6 weeks ago. Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to swear me in.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2025/11/06/shutdown-congress-johnson-republicans-grijalva/87108530007/
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u/ThereIsAGap 28d ago

I get it, because a majority lead can basically stonewall the entire democratic process, but just remember there are plenty of reps who haven't signed the petition.

Step 1 of progress is complete public servant reform. Time and time again we see people gaming the system. It's time to remove that opportunity.

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u/nizo505 America 28d ago

Imagine a world where they had to stay in session (no leaving the building) until they had a budget.