Virtually all legislative or governmental bodies, from your local school board to Congress, have a quorum rule. DALLAS — Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives have left the state to break quorum and put an end to Gov. Greg Abbott’s special-called session. The Democrats are trying to delay or stop Republicans’ attempt to … Read more
Texas House Democrats were leaving for Chicago to block GOP redistricting. HOUSTON — More than 51 Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives quietly flew to Chicago on Sunday afternoon, denying quorum in the chamber and temporarily delaying Republican efforts to approve new congressional maps. In a statement Sunday afternoon, members of the Texas … Read more
With the redistricting clock ticking and national eyes once again on Texas, Democrats are hoping the Windy City will blow some momentum their way. DALLAS — In a political twist on Sunday, more than 51 Texas House Democrats fled the state and landed in Chicago, effectively hitting pause on a heated redistricting fight back home. … Read more
With the redistricting clock ticking and national eyes once again on Texas, Democrats are hoping the Windy City will blow some momentum their way. DALLAS — In a political twist on Sunday, more than 51 Texas House Democrats left the state and landed in Chicago, effectively hitting pause on a heated redistricting fight back home. It’s … Read more
Is the Democrats’ decision to break quorum illegal? No, it’s not. But they could still be detained by state troopers in what’s called a civil arrest. TEXAS, USA — Texas Democrats have left the state and are headed to Chicago in a bid to prevent the Texas House from passing new congressional maps. After Democrats broke … Read more
Is the Democrats’ decision to break quorum illegal? No, it’s not. But they could still be detained by state troopers in what’s called a civil arrest. TEXAS, USA — Texas Democrats just fled Texas and are headed to Chicago in a bid to prevent the Texas House from passing new congressional maps. After Democrats broke quorum, … Read more
BOSTON — The Major League Baseball trade deadline has passed, but the Astros are still making moves. The team announced on Sunday morning that they’ve added an arm to their bullpen. They picked up left-handed pitcher John Rooney from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations. The Astros said Rooney would join them for … Read more