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DNYUZvia The New York TimesApr 15, 2026

How to force the House to do what you want

Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges to his authority as members increasingly use discharge petitions to bypass his leadership.

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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