Minnesota Supreme Court, House Republicans

Minnesota Supreme Court rules in favor of DFL's argument that House lacks quorum
The justices, in a written ruling released Friday afternoon, agreed with House Democratic leaders and Secretary of State Steve Simon who argued that a quorum in the House was 68 members under the state constitution, not the 67 that Republicans claimed. The Supreme Court cited an article in the Minnesota Constitution as part of their reasoning.
Minnesota Supreme Court finds state House Republicans’ power grab unconstitutional
The order should force Republicans back to the table for a power-sharing agreement, likely similar to the state Senate, which is also tied between Democrats and Republicans during what has become a contentious 2025 state House session.
Minnesota House legislators at Supreme Court today to argue definition of a quorum
As Democrats continue to boycott, the Minnesota high court will hear arguments Thursday over whether House Republicans have a quorum with 67 members, or if 68 members are needed to hold sessions
MN Supreme Court rules on Minnesota House quorum, effectively voiding GOP action thus far
The Court said the Minnesota Constitution requires 68 members present to conduct business, one more than the GOP's 67 members holding sessions without the DFL.
Minnesota Supreme Court hears case at center of state House power dispute
The chaos at the Minnesota Capitol takes center stage on Thursday at the state Supreme Court, where justices will hear arguments in the lawsuits challenging the GOP's actions and leadership in the state House.
MN Supreme Court rules in favor of DFL, says House GOP did not have quorum at 67 votes
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of the DFL and Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon in the ongoing power-struggle in the Minnesota House, saying Republicans did not have a quorum to conduct business with only 67 votes.
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.
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