Minnesota Supreme Court rules in favor of DFL's argument that House lacks quorum
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday sided with Democrats in their interpretation of the quorum question at the center of a power dispute in the state House, ruling that 68 members need to be present to meet that threshold.
Minnesota Supreme Court sides with House DFL, invalidating House GOP’s work for last two weeks
In a major victory for Minnesota House Democrats Friday, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that 68 House members must be present for a quorum, which means the lower chamber has had no official proceedings during a Democratic boycott.
Supreme Court sides with DFL and Simon, says 68 House members needed for floor action
Minnesota DFL House Leader Rep. Melissa Hortman (back left) stands in a courtroom after oral arguments were presented to the Minnesota Supreme Court at the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul on Thursday.
After calling Minnesota House ‘dysfunctional,’ Supreme Court rules in DFL’s favor
Justices said a quorum is 68 members, meaning there are not enough Republican House members to do business unless DFLers show up.
MN Supreme Court rules in favor of DFL, says House GOP did not have quorum at 67 votes
November's elections left the House in a 67-67 even split, but Democratic Curtis Johnson was ruled ineligible due to residency requirements in District 40B, giving the GOP a temporary 67-66 advantage until a special election – which the DFL is almost certain to win – can be held.
Minnesota Supreme Court sides with DFL in struggle over House control
Minnesota’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state House of Representatives must have at least 68 members present in order to conduct business, handing a victory to Democratic-Farmer-Labor representatives boycotting the session.
DFL members, secretary of state petition state Supreme Court over Republican actions at Minnesota House
In a petition to the Supreme Court, Democrats in the state House accuse Republicans of acting "unlawfully" when they conducted House business on Tuesday, including electing a speaker, with no DFL members present.
Supreme Court rules in favor of DFL petition on quorum
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KTTC) – The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of the DFL petition on what constitutes a quorum in the House of Representatives Friday.
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