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House Republicans say Secretary of State declined motions to compel absent Democrats to attend session
Summary
House Republican leaders said the Minnesota House failed to reach a quorum after 66 Democrats did not attend. They said Secretary Simon refused to accept motions, including one invoking Article IV, Section 13 of the Minnesota Constitution to compel attendance and withhold pay; no formal legislative action was taken.
House Republicans said the Minnesota House failed to reach a quorum after 66 Democratic members did not attend, and they accused Secretary Simon of refusing to accept motions that would have compelled absent members to appear and forfeited pay.
Speaker Damas, a House Republican leader, said the chamber "expected some of our Democrat colleagues to have joined us today" and added that "the secretary of state . . . would not take any motions from any duly elected member of the House of Representatives today." He said Republicans were present "now on week 3" and would continue to meet to do legislative work.
Leader Niska, the House Republican floor leader, said Republicans intended to offer a motion under the Minnesota Constitution to compel attendance. Niska…
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