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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 15, 2026

How to force the House to do what you want

Representative Sean Casten noted the shifting effectiveness of discharge petitions in the current Congress.

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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