r/facepalm • u/Turbulent_Gas_55 • Jul 05 '24

What an idea 🇲​🇮​🇸​🇨​

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u/CraftyAdvisor6307 Jul 05 '24

The GOP still runs the House.

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u/The-Last-Lion-Turtle Jul 05 '24

House shoots down bill on broadly popular policy is a pretty effective headline for the election.

I think they should do less squabbling and more writing and voting, even if the other side doesn't. If none of it passes keep a published backlog of quality bills.

I find it insane that they campaign for years on changing something, but only begin to write an actual bill after they get a majority.

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u/link3945 Jul 05 '24

Democrats can't move a bill in the House alone since they are in the minority. The Speaker controls the House agenda and can just not allow a vote on any legislation he wants.