David Bloom
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if Raúl Grijalva had signed the discharge petition before dying then it would still count now!
November 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
if Raúl Grijalva had signed the discharge petition before dying then it would still count now!
a member's signature still counts even if they subsequently vacate the seat. Even if Sherril had already resigned before Grijalva was sworn in, her signature would still count
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Sending in Seal Team 6 to assassinate Lauren Boebert would *not* remove her discharge petition signature.
"However, a hard majority is necessary for a discharge motion because the death or resignation of a signatory of the motion does not invalidate his signature."
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"However, a hard majority is necessary for a discharge motion because the death or resignation of a signatory of the motion does not invalidate his signature."
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November 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
a member's signature still counts even if they subsequently vacate the seat. Even if Sherril had already resigned before Grijalva was sworn in, her signature would still count
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However, a member elected in a special election may choose to remove their predecessor's signature.
November 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
However, a member elected in a special election may choose to remove their predecessor's signature.
Reposted by David Bloom
Then Massie or Khanna will give notice of intent to discharge the petition, starting the clock on Speaker Johnson to bring to the floor within two legislative days. So December 2 or 3, roughly.
Potential hiccup: a deemer in Rules that either turns off the DP before it can come to the floor, or…
Potential hiccup: a deemer in Rules that either turns off the DP before it can come to the floor, or…
November 12, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Then Massie or Khanna will give notice of intent to discharge the petition, starting the clock on Speaker Johnson to bring to the floor within two legislative days. So December 2 or 3, roughly.
Potential hiccup: a deemer in Rules that either turns off the DP before it can come to the floor, or…
Potential hiccup: a deemer in Rules that either turns off the DP before it can come to the floor, or…
88. It’s close enough and requires less finger movement.
November 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
88. It’s close enough and requires less finger movement.