Democrats boycott first day of Minnesota House session but GOP votes to appoint speaker anyway
- House Democrats boycotted the opening day of Minnesota's 2025 legislative session to stop Republicans from advancing their agenda.
- With 67 members present, Republicans voted to elect former Minority Leader Lisa Demuth as Speaker, which Democrats called an 'unlawful sham with no legal authority.'
- Under Minnesota law, the Secretary of State declares a quorum and hands over the gavel when a Speaker is elected.
- Democrats believe they must deny quorum to protect the will of the voters, stating, 'If you don't show up for the job, you shouldn't keep it.
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