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thesquanderer

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10. That's what johnson said yesterday. But today, he has no choice. A vote is coming.

Reply to MayReasonRule (Original post)

Wed Dec 17, 2025, 12:09 PM

Dec 17

See https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143583866

The vote may not happen right away, and even if it gets the votes to pass the House, it may go no further... but he can no longer shut down the vote.

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That's what johnson said yesterday. But today, he has no choice. A vote is coming. thesquanderer Dec 17 #10

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