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SSJVegeta

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1. The losers terms expire as well as the speakers term.

Reply to marmar (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 10:53 AM

14 hrs ago

A new speaker is decided based on the majority of whoever is left, which would likely be democrats.

But ultimately the outgoing speaker has no power to block newly elected members.

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The losers terms expire as well as the speakers term. SSJVegeta 14 hrs ago #1

With all due respect... Escape 13 hrs ago #2

Tells who? SSJVegeta 13 hrs ago #3

Election happens... Escape 13 hrs ago #4

The law is clear and so are house rules which will not change SSJVegeta 13 hrs ago #5

I don't like to catastrophize... Happy Hoosier 13 hrs ago #6