https://x.com/i/status/1948211079001051267

The GOP chair was caught off guard and scrambled—first delaying the vote, then trying to sabotage it by adding amendments to include Biden administration communications. Democrats called their bluff and agreed.

Then the GOP chair, Rep. Higgins, lied, claiming the motion FAILED until Rep. Robert Garcia forced a full roll call vote.

Ultimately, the vote passed 8-2 after 3 Republicans DEFIED their leadership and joined all 5 Democrats to pass the motion.

  • SparroHawc@lemmy.zip
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    12 days ago

    It’ll be far, far from the nail in the coffin, but we’re already seeing promising movement among what was normally staunch Trump supporters.

    It’s only one avenue to follow though. We still have to do what we can wherever we can.

    • I_Has_A_Hat@lemmy.world
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      11 days ago

      According to who? People on Lemmy/reddit? Wake the fuck up. People on these sites live in a bubble and have no idea what the average person’s opinion is on things.