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RockRaven

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Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Original post)

Sat Nov 22, 2025, 12:20 AM

Nov 22

Dems got to 218 for the discharge petition with 4 Repugs. So that means we have 214. It will be 215 when the TX-18 Dem v Dem run-off for the special election happens, whenever that is.

So that leaves 220. There were two other empty seats before MTG's announcement (not sure when they are getting filled). That puts Repugs at 218. After MTG makes it 217.

They still have a majority.

And also Dems will be losing a seat soon (next week or so), before MTG leaves, anyway.

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Could somebody check my math re: GOP majority? [View all] Fiendish Thingy Nov 22 OP

No. RockRaven Nov 22 #1

435 total rampartd Nov 22 #2

So all the reporting that republicans only have a two seat margin is false? Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 22 #4

false, or misleading. rampartd Nov 22 #7

I forgot about Sherril resigning to become governor Fiendish Thingy Nov 22 #10

The number needed for majority is lower when there are vacant seats karynnj Nov 22 #13

No, they are talking votes, not Congresspeople karynnj Nov 22 #12

With the election of Adelita Grijalva in Arizona lees1975 Nov 22 #3

Three districts are presently without representation, Coldwater Nov 22 #5

Let's see, I thought I included all but one of the vacant seats. lees1975 Nov 22 #6

I'm pretty sure there are currently 219 republicans in the house Coldwater Nov 22 #8

A few of them may croak malaise Nov 22 #11

214 to 219 currently SSJVegeta Nov 22 #9