Minnesota Supreme Court, House of Representatives

Minnesota Supreme Court ruling puts a hold on state House of Reps business
Despite the slow start for the House with only eight bills introduced after the first few days of session, a couple hundred were in play prior to the House shutdown.
Minnesota House stalemate continues after Supreme Court quorum ruling
The DFL’s boycott of House proceedings headed into its third week Monday. House GOP and DFL leaders hadn’t reached a deal after meeting over the weekend and again Monday morning.
Minnesota high court sides with Democrats in struggle with Republicans over control of state House
The Minnesota Supreme Court has sided with Democrats in a power struggle with Republicans over control of the state House of Representatives.
Still stuck: State Supreme Court decision can't clear Minnesota House logjam
The logjam at the Minnesota state House extended into a third week Monday. Sixty-seven House Republicans showed up at the Capitol, but without a power-sharing agreement in place, Democrats did not. Since the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled last week that a quorum -- the minimum number of representatives needed to conduct House business -- is 68,
Minnesota Supreme Court sides with DFL in struggle over House control
Minnesota’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state House of Representatives must have at least 68 members present in order to conduct business, handing a victory to Democratic-Farmer-Labor representatives boycotting the session.
After calling Minnesota House ‘dysfunctional,’ Supreme Court rules in DFL’s favor
Justices said a quorum is 68 members, meaning there are not enough Republican House members to do business unless DFLers show up.
Minnesota Supreme Court considers whether it should intervene in partisan legislative power struggle
The Minnesota Supreme Court is considering how deeply it should intervene in a power struggle between Democrats and Republicans over control of the state House
State Supreme Court weighs what to do about ‘dysfunctional’ Minnesota House
The high court heard oral arguments Thursday over the temporary control of the Minnesota House. “This is a highly unusual situation we find ourselves in,” Justice Anne McKeig said during early questioning of attorneys.
Minnesota Supreme Court to hear arguments Thursday in case related to power dispute in state House
The Supreme Court this week will hear arguments in a case that could mark a step towards resolution in the power dispute playing out in the state House.
Minnesota House remains in deadlock Monday after Supreme Court order
House Republicans drafted a motion on Monday, Jan. 27 to ask absent Democrats to end their boycott, and for those who remain absent to forgo their legislative salary, but Secretary of State Steve Simon adjourned the House floor before the motion could be heard.
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.
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