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markodochartaigh

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2. I hope that someone is keeping track of

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Thu Sep 25, 2025, 08:19 AM

Sep 25

how often major problems are either avoided or caused by one vote. I don't know the solution but it sure seems like a major flaw in our system of government.

And Raúl Grijalva was an incredible representative for his constituents. I'm sure that his daughter will follow in his footsteps.

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Maga Mike's only move to stop Grivalea daughter's swear-in and stop the Epstein files vote is to shut down the govt [View all] bigtree Sep 25 OP

Well we shall see.................... Lovie777 Sep 25 #1

I hope that someone is keeping track of markodochartaigh Sep 25 #2

If a House Vote Happens MrWowWow Sep 25 #3

I don't think Grijalva is scheduled to be sworn in until next month. gab13by13 Sep 25 #4

From what I can tell republicans are being forced to choose between several very politically bad options for themselves SSJVegeta Sep 25 #5

Definitely don't trust Mace. JBTaurus83 Sep 25 #6

So 218 votes to have a vote awesomerwb1 Sep 25 #7

It is becoming MORE OBVIOUS that... ProudMNDemocrat Sep 25 #8

Call it the Epstein shutdown. Bernardo de La Paz Sep 25 #9

Yes, that explains Trump's about-face on shutting down the govt. ananda Sep 25 #10

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