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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 15, 2026

How to force the House to do what you want

Representative Thomas Massie praised discharge petitions as a way for members to take control of House priorities.

How to force the House to do what you want
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Representative Ayanna Pressley is using a discharge petition to force a House vote on Haitian immigrant protections, highlighting Speaker Mike Johnson's weakening control over a divided Republican majority as rank-and-file members increasingly bypass leadership.

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