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Minnesota House negotiators resume talks after Supreme Court quorum ruling; removal of Rep. Brad Tabke remains a sticking point
Summary
House negotiators say they resumed talks after the Minnesota Supreme Court clarified a quorum is 68; talks have produced written offers but remain deadlocked over whether Republicans can expel Rep. Brad Tabke and over the structure of a power‑sharing agreement if the chamber is tied.
Representatives said Monday that negotiations to resolve control of the Minnesota House resumed after the Minnesota Supreme Court clarified that a quorum for the chamber is 68.
"We're just here to answer questions and give an update about where things are, at the Minnesota House of Representatives on Jan. 27, 2025," Representative Long said, adding that he and Representative Daymuth had returned to the negotiating table after the court ruling.
The court decision resolved a central procedural dispute that followed actions on the House floor between Jan. 14 and Jan. 24 that negotiators described as having "no legal effect." Representative Long said the ruling was important to get Republicans back to negotiations but said some issues remain difficult.
"We have made progress on some issues. Some issues are more difficult," Representative Long said, describing several days of intensive talks: "We got together on Saturday and Sunday and again this morning. And we worked…
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